Kentucky Trivia ● Kentucky Tweets

February 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali (19-0) fought Sonny Liston (35-1) in Miami Beach Convention Hall. Finally, Clay was fighting for the world heavyweight title in one of the most anticipated bouts of that era. Liston had won his title by knocking out champion Floyd Patterson in the 1st round. Clay came in as a 7-1 underdog yet taunted Liston before the fight, repeatedly calling the ex-convict, who had alleged ties to organized crime, a “big, ugly bear.” I’m king of the world! I’m pretty! I’m a bad man! I shook up the world! I shook up the world! I shook up the world!
February 25, 1968, Army SGT Nathan L. Robinson from Harrodsburg died in the Vietnam War.
February 25, 2020, Senator C.B. Embry Jr. from Morgantown in Butler County introduced a bill that would let veterinarians report clients’ animal abuse. Every year since 2007, Kentucky has finished last in a ranking of state animal-protection laws. The bill became law in July 2020.