Sonny Liston
Sonny Liston
Charles L. "Sonny" Listonwas an American professional boxer known for his toughness, punching power and intimidating appearance. A long-avoided contender, he became world heavyweight champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round, repeating the knockout in a defense of the title...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBoxer
Date of Birth8 May 1932
CitySand Slough, AR
CountryUnited States of America
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A boxing match is like a cowboy movie. There's got to be good guys and there's got to be bad guys. And that's what people pay for - to see the bad guys get beat.
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If they ever let me in the ring with him [Cassius Clay], I'm liable to be put away for murder.
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