A 10-foot bronze statue of boxing legend Muhammad Ali—the largest in the world—was unveiled Saturday, May 31, in downtown Lewiston, Maine, near the site of the famous 1965 rematch between Ali and Sonny Liston.
Created by Philadelphia sculptor Zenos Frudakis, the statue commemorates not only the anniversary of the historic bout, but also stands as a symbol of resilience for a city still recovering from the 2023 mass shooting that killed 18 people.
Frudakis said:
This sculpture reflects Ali’s grace, strength, and moral courage. He was a true original—a man who stood firm in his convictions and inspired the world through his words and actions as much as his fists.
The statue is installed at the entrance to Bates Mill No. 5 at 10 Mill St., near the Androscoggin River’s Auburn Bridge, where more than 32,000 vehicles pass daily.
