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Seen here is Muhammad Ali (left) fighting against Ernie Terrell (right) and getting one of his 56 career wins.
On this day in 1960, Muhammad Ali fought his first professional fight. He was up against Tunney Hunsaker and won in six rounds. Ali would end up finishing his career with 56 total wins and only five losses. He also become the first fighter to win the Heavyweight belt three times. Ali is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, and it all started on this day, 58 years ago.
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