That one just crossed my mind. - Cassius Clay, 22, 210 1/2 beating Liston - Muhammad Ali, 32, 216 1/2 beating Foreman
Clay was faster and had better conditioning Muhammad had a slight edge in ring IQ. I'd give it to Clay
I remember an interview Ali explaining why the young Clay (in his eyes) was not able to beat Foreman. Of course Ali always boosted himself on such occasions, but he sounded more rational this time.
Cassius Clay. Always remember my grandad who boxed in the Navy in the 60's once said young Ali/Cassius Clay was the best boxer he'd ever seen and was a different fighter completely to later Ali.
best was the muhammad ali, who beat williams and terell. cassius clay comes in 2nd. 70s ali from the foreman fight 3rd.