Result of the '64 Clay/Liston fight

Answer:

TKO

Hint:

This boxing outcome happened when the referee stopped the rematch in the first round due to a powerful right hand. It’s not a knockout but still ends the fight early.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the famous 1964 heavyweight boxing match where Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) defeated Sonny Liston. The fight ended in a technical knockout (TKO) when Liston didn’t come out for the seventh round, making "TKO" the correct answer. It’s a straightforward reference to a historic sports moment, with no wordplay involved.

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