As soon as Clay spotted Liston spitting out his mouthpiece between rounds, meaning he was done for the night, Clay stood in his corner, thrusting his arms high, opening a new, exciting and unpredictable chapter in American sport.
—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
Its opening coincided with the Great Recession, thrusting the hotel into instant financial trouble.
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