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Sonny Liston
Charles L. "Sonny" Liston was an American professional boxer who competed from 1953 to 1970. A dominant contender of his era, he became the world heavyweight champion in 1962 after knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round, repeating the knockout the following year in defense of the title; in the latter fight he also became the inaugural WBC heavyweight champion. Liston was particularly known for his toughness, formidable punching power, long reach, and intimidating appearance. Although Liston was widely regarded as unbeatable, he lost the title in 1964 to Cassius Clay, who entered as a 7–1 underdog. Liston retired in his corner due to an inflamed shoulder. Controversy followed with claims that Liston had been drinking heavily the night before the fight and had entered the bout with a lame shoulder. In his 1965 rematch with Ali, Liston suffered an unexpected first-round knockout that led to unresolved suspicions of a fix.
Real nameCharles L. Liston
Nickname(s)The Big Bear
NationalityAmerican
Bornc. 1930, exact date unknown, Sand Slough, Arkansas, U.S.
Diedc.December 30, 1970, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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Total fights54
Wins50
Wins by KO39
Losses4

About Sonny Liston

Boxer Sonny Liston was born on May 8, 1932 in Sand Slough, Arkansas, United States (He dies at the age of 38, on December 30, 1970).

Former World Heavyweight Champion who learned to fight while serving his sentence in prison. He went 50-4 in his career, competing against boxing superstars like Boxer Muhammad Ali and Boxer Floyd Patterson.

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Sonny Liston before becoming famous

Sonny Liston was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1932 is also the year of Monkey (猴) in the Chinese Zodiac.

To reconcile with his mother and brothers, he sold pecans from his brother-in-tree. law's.

Achievement of Sonny Liston

He was found guilty of larceny and robbery.

Sonny Liston's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In September 1957, he married Geraldine Clark.

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In 1962, he defeated Boxer Floyd Patterson to win the world heavyweight champion.

Sonny Liston Income & Net worth

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Sonny Liston Height and Weight

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Latest information about Sonny Liston updated on March 11 2023.