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It was four against one when “The Greatest” met the soon-to-be greatest rock band of all time, but Muhammad Ali had no trouble knocking out all of The Beatles with a single swing when they met at a Miami gym on Feb. 18, 1964.Ali, whose Friday death at the age of 74 is being mourned around the world, was in Miami for a career-changing fight. Specifically, his heavyweight boxing title fight with then-champion Sonny Liston, who he beat in a major upset. The Beatles were in Miami for a few days of sun and fun after filming their second appearance on TV’s “The Ed Sullivan Show” at Miami’s Deauville Hotel.Ali, who earlier in his career had trained in Ramona with San Diego boxing legend Archie Moore, was then still known as Cassius Clay. By all accounts, he had no idea who The Beatles were. But he welcomed the opportunity for some extra publicity with the young English band, which was already starting to irrevocably change popular music and culture.So, he agreed to pose for some photos with George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

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