Free Lewiston, Maine Screening Plays Muhammad Ali’s Famous Punch

One of the most famous moments in boxing history happened right in Lewiston, Maine. And it lasted barely two minutes. Yep. Muhammad Ali V Sonny Liston.

The infamous “phantom punch.”

And a night that put little old Lewiston on the world stage. On May 25, 1965, Ali and Liston stepped into the ring for a heavyweight title rematch that’s still debated decades later.

The fight was supposed to happen in Boston, but somehow, history made its way to Lewiston instead.

And the rest? Well, it’s one heck of a story.

Now, you can revisit that moment with your friends and find out why it means so much to Lewiston with a special screening of Raising Ali: A Lewiston Story.

This is a 27-minute documentary about the fight, the city’s working-class roots, and the history that helped shape the identity of our beloved town we call home.

Whether you remember that night, grew up hearing stories about it, or are just learning that one of boxing’s biggest mysteries happened in our own backyard, this is a pretty cool piece of Maine history to experience.

Watch: What: Raising Ali: A Lewiston Story documentary screening

It's all happening this Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m at the Franco Center and it's FREE!

RSVPs are required,click here to reserve your spot!

Not every small city gets a moment like this. Come see the story behind the fight that made the world look at Lewiston.