What are Muhammad Ali's and Souleymane Cissokho's records?

Muhammad Ali is 61-5-0 (0 KOs). Souleymane Cissokho is 18-0-0 (9 KOs).

Who is taller — Muhammad Ali or Souleymane Cissokho?

Muhammad Ali is taller at 191cm vs 179cm — a 12cm advantage.

Who has the higher knockout rate?

Souleymane Cissokho has the higher KO rate at 50% compared to Muhammad Ali's 0%.

Muhammad Ali vs Souleymane Cissokho

Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors

Muhammad Ali

61-5-0

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Souleymane Cissokho

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18-0-0

61-5-0

Record

18-0-0

92%

Win Rate

100%

KO %

50%

191cm

Height

179cm

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Reach

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Age

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Stance

orthodox

Total Bouts

Physical Comparison

Muhammad Ali stands 191cm tall compared to Souleymane Cissokho's 179cm — a 12cm height advantage that could allow Ali to control range and use the jab effectively.

Record & Experience

Muhammad Ali brings a record of 61-5-0 across 66 professional bouts (92% win rate).Souleymane Cissokho enters with 18-0-0 from 18 fights (100% win rate).

Muhammad Ali has the experience edge with 66 bouts compared to 18 — that's 48 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.

In terms of finishing power, Souleymane Cissokho carries the heavier hands with a 50% stoppage rate vs 0% for Muhammad Ali. Cissokho is the more dangerous finisher of the two.

Souleymane Cissokho is unbeaten at 18-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.

Age & Career Stage

Souleymane Cissokho is the younger fighter at 34 compared to Muhammad Ali's 84 — a 50-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Ali relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.

Key Factors

Ali's Path to Victory

• Use height and reach to control distance
• Lean on greater experience (66 bouts)
• Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace

Cissokho's Path to Victory

• Look for the stoppage (50% KO rate)
• Higher win percentage (100% vs 92%)
• Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms

Muhammad Ali vs Souleymane Cissokho — FAQ

What are Muhammad Ali's and Souleymane Cissokho's records?: Muhammad Ali is 61-5-0 (0 KOs). Souleymane Cissokho is 18-0-0 (9 KOs).
Who is taller — Muhammad Ali or Souleymane Cissokho?: Muhammad Ali is taller at 191cm vs 179cm — a 12cm advantage.
Who has the higher knockout rate?: Souleymane Cissokho has the higher KO rate at 50% compared to Muhammad Ali's 0%.