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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sonny_ListonSonny Liston - Wikipedia

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   Charles L. " Sonny " Liston ( c. 1930 – December 30, 1970), nicknamed " The Big Bear ", [4] 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 ...

2. www.bbc.com › sport › boxingSonny Liston: The mysterious death that haunts boxing - BBC

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   Jul 15, 2019 · Sonny Liston was found dead at his Las Vegas home in 1971. A coroner concluded he died of natural causes - but some say the truth is darker.

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     Muhammad Ali – Sonny Liston II: The Most Controversial “KO” In Boxing History

     Was it a legitimate knockout punch? Was the fix in? Was it a 'Phantom Punch?' Did Muhammad Ali really defeat Sonny Liston in an honest-to-goodness fight all

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     Muhammad Ali's defeat of Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine, was a knockout for the ages

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     Today in Sports - Muhammad Ali KOs Sonny Liston a minute into the 1st round for heavyweight title

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     Muhammad Ali KOs Sonny Liston in legendary heavyweight title rematch on this day in 1965

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     From Dempsey to Usyk: Boxing’s undisputed world heavyweight champions

     Some of boxing’s greatest ever have been undisputed heavyweight champions during their careers.Iconic fighters like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson achieved the feat while Sonny Liston, George Foreman and Evander Holyfield also held all the titles at once.

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5. www.biography.com › athletes › sonny-listonSonny Liston - Death, Muhammad Ali & Children - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Sonny Liston, a controversial boxer who became the heavyweight champion in 1962 and lost to Muhammad Ali in 1964. Find out how he died in 1970 under mysterious circumstances and what his epitaph says.

6. www.britannica.com › biography › Sonny-ListonSonny Liston | Biography, Record, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sonny Liston, American boxer who was world heavyweight boxing champion from September 25, 1962, when he knocked out Floyd Patterson, until February 25, 1964, when he stopped a fight with Cassius Clay (afterward Muhammad Ali). Learn more about Liston’s life and career in this article.

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   Sonny Liston was a heavyweight boxer who won the world title twice and fought Muhammad Ali. See his full record, stats, bouts, and biography on BoxRec, the comprehensive boxing database.

8. www.biography.com › athletes › muhammad-ali-sonnyMuhammad Ali and Sonny Liston: The Controversial Fight Behind ...

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   Sep 18, 2020 · Learn how the controversial rematch between the heavyweight champions in 1965 led to the most famous photo in boxing history. Discover the backstory of the fight, the politics, the controversy and the knockout that almost nobody saw.

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   When did Sonny Liston become a boxer?

   • Sonny Liston was introduced to boxing while serving time in a Missouri State Penitentiary. He became a professional fighter in 1953. (1932-1970) Who Was Sonny Liston? Sonny Liston had a controversial boxing career, winning 54 of 58 bouts from 1953 to 1970. Known for his powerful punch, the majority of his victories were knockouts.

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   When did Sonny Liston die?

   • Sonny Liston had a controversial boxing career, winning 54 of 58 bouts from 1953 to 1970. Known for his powerful punch, the majority of his victories were knockouts. He died circa December 30, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boxer Charles L. "Sonny" Liston was born in St. Francis County, Arkansas on May 8, 1932.

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   What books did Sonny Liston write?

   • Steen, Robert. Sonny Liston-His Life, Strife and the Phantom Punch (JR Books, 2008). Tosches, Nick. The Devil and Sonny Liston (2000) excerpt

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   Where was Sonny Liston buried?

   • Liston was buried in Paradise Memorial Gardens in Las Vegas, Nevada, beneath a simple gravestone. His epitaph reads: "A Man." Best Known For: Sonny Liston was introduced to boxing while serving time in a Missouri State Penitentiary. He became a professional fighter in 1953.

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10. www.youtube.com › watchSonny Liston | Boxing's Most Intimidating and Unwanted ...

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    Jun 25, 2021 · Join Rainy Day Boxing for an in depth career tribute to arguably the most intimidating man of all time, the ‘Night Train’, Sonny Liston.Narrated by Eli Harri...

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