Charles L. "Sonny" Liston (died December 30, 1970) was 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.
Although widely regarded as unbeatable, Liston lost the title in 1964 to 7–1 underdog Muhammad Ali. Controversy followed with claims he had been drinking heavily the night before the fight. In the rematch Liston suffered a shocking first round knock-out that led to unresolved suspicions of a fix. He was still a world-ranked boxer when he died in mysterious circumstances. Underworld connections—along with his unrecorded date of birth—added to the enigma. The Ring magazine ranked Liston as the seventh greatest heavyweight of all time.
Early life
Family
Charles "Sonny" Liston was born into a sharecropping family who farmed the poor land of Morledge Plantation near Johnson Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas. His father, Tobe Liston, was in his mid-40s when he and his wife, Helen Baskin, who was almost 30 years younger than Tobe, moved to Arkansas from Mississippi in 1916. Helen had one child before she married Tobe, and Tobe had 13 children with his first wife. Tobe and Helen had 12 children together. Sonny was the second youngest child.
"Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining."
"In the films the good guy always wins, but this is one bad guy who ain't gonna lose."
"It don't matter as long as he can count up to ten."
"Come over here and sit on my knee and finish your orange juice."
"How would you like to find out how good my right is?"
"The only thing my old man ever gave me was a beating,"
"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."
"I never had a dime to my name before I became a fighter. I never had friends before, or respect. Now when people see me on the street, they turn around and say, "Ain't that Sonny Liston, the fighter?""
"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."
"The only thing my old man ever gave me was a beating."
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Sonny Liston | Boxing's Most Intimidating and Unwanted Champion
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The Crushing Power Of Sonny Liston
A tribute to one of the greatest heavyweights to ever live, Sonny Liston.
This video showcases Listons freakish reach, dynamic jab, slick footwork and head movement. And most of all, his crushing power.
I used a similar song for my Tommy Morrison video, but this one fit Liston so well, I couldn't pass it up.
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When Sonny Liston Badly Scared Muhammad Ali
When Muhammad Ali got scared of Sonny Liston in 1965. Muhammad Ali started his trash talks but Sonny Liston pulled up his gun, and dismissed the Ali's clan.
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Sonny Liston talks about his training routine 💪
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The Tragic Story of Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston
published: 09 Feb 2023
Sonny Liston’s Impossible Power & Intimidation (Most Insane KOs Ever)
Sonny Liston was the original Intimidator. A powerhouse, knockout artist who changed the face of boxing...one thunderous combination at a time. The mysterious Liston lived a hard life, and remains one of boxings most intriguing legends. This original documentary examines the entirety of Liston's boxing career.
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Join Rainy Day Boxing for an in depth career tribute to arguably the most intimidating man of all time, the ‘Night Train’, Sonny Liston.
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A tribute to one of the greatest heavyweights to ever live, Sonny Liston.
This video showcases Listons freakish reach, dynamic jab, slick footwork and head mo...
A tribute to one of the greatest heavyweights to ever live, Sonny Liston.
This video showcases Listons freakish reach, dynamic jab, slick footwork and head movement. And most of all, his crushing power.
I used a similar song for my Tommy Morrison video, but this one fit Liston so well, I couldn't pass it up.
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The Rising Sun - Young Heathens
A tribute to one of the greatest heavyweights to ever live, Sonny Liston.
This video showcases Listons freakish reach, dynamic jab, slick footwork and head movement. And most of all, his crushing power.
I used a similar song for my Tommy Morrison video, but this one fit Liston so well, I couldn't pass it up.
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When Muhammad Ali got scared of Sonny Liston in 1965. Muhammad Ali started his trash talks but Sonny Liston pulled up his gun, and dismissed the Ali's clan.
by...
When Muhammad Ali got scared of Sonny Liston in 1965. Muhammad Ali started his trash talks but Sonny Liston pulled up his gun, and dismissed the Ali's clan.
by Florid Miston
#Shorts #Boxing
When Muhammad Ali got scared of Sonny Liston in 1965. Muhammad Ali started his trash talks but Sonny Liston pulled up his gun, and dismissed the Ali's clan.
by Florid Miston
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Sonny Liston talks about his training routine 💪
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Sonny Liston was the original Intimidator. A powerhouse, knockout artist who changed the face of boxing...one thunderous combination at a time. The mysterious L...
Sonny Liston was the original Intimidator. A powerhouse, knockout artist who changed the face of boxing...one thunderous combination at a time. The mysterious Liston lived a hard life, and remains one of boxings most intriguing legends. This original documentary examines the entirety of Liston's boxing career.
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Sonny Liston was the original Intimidator. A powerhouse, knockout artist who changed the face of boxing...one thunderous combination at a time. The mysterious Liston lived a hard life, and remains one of boxings most intriguing legends. This original documentary examines the entirety of Liston's boxing career.
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Join Rainy Day Boxing for an in depth career tribute to arguably the most intimidating man of all time, the ‘Night Train’, Sonny Liston.
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A tribute to one of the greatest heavyweights to ever live, Sonny Liston.
This video showcases Listons freakish reach, dynamic jab, slick footwork and head movement. And most of all, his crushing power.
I used a similar song for my Tommy Morrison video, but this one fit Liston so well, I couldn't pass it up.
Become a Patron for exclusive boxing clips, and discuss boxing with other enthusiasts►
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Song ►
The Rising Sun - Young Heathens
When Muhammad Ali got scared of Sonny Liston in 1965. Muhammad Ali started his trash talks but Sonny Liston pulled up his gun, and dismissed the Ali's clan.
by Florid Miston
#Shorts #Boxing
Sonny Liston talks about his training routine 💪
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Charles L. "Sonny" Liston (died December 30, 1970) was 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.
Although widely regarded as unbeatable, Liston lost the title in 1964 to 7–1 underdog Muhammad Ali. Controversy followed with claims he had been drinking heavily the night before the fight. In the rematch Liston suffered a shocking first round knock-out that led to unresolved suspicions of a fix. He was still a world-ranked boxer when he died in mysterious circumstances. Underworld connections—along with his unrecorded date of birth—added to the enigma. The Ring magazine ranked Liston as the seventh greatest heavyweight of all time.
Early life
Family
Charles "Sonny" Liston was born into a sharecropping family who farmed the poor land of Morledge Plantation near Johnson Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas. His father, Tobe Liston, was in his mid-40s when he and his wife, Helen Baskin, who was almost 30 years younger than Tobe, moved to Arkansas from Mississippi in 1916. Helen had one child before she married Tobe, and Tobe had 13 children with his first wife. Tobe and Helen had 12 children together. Sonny was the second youngest child.
Henry nudged the quarterback to make a speech ... (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff) ... There’s a picture of Lewis standing over his most hated rival like Muhammed Ali above Sonny Liston, and he still sends that picture to his Steelers fan friends as a reminder ... .
Clay, the Olympic gold medalist but upstart braggart with little professional experience, challenged the perceived “invincible” champion, Sonny Liston ... After defeating Liston, Clay shouted from the ...
Two-Minute Drill. A look at Bucs, Dolphins playoff hopes, scenarios ... But that’s not to say the fifth day of January has been a total dud ... Hey, it’s also National Bird Day! ... 1779 ... Former heavyweight champ Sonny Liston is found dead in his Las Vegashome.
Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston duked it out for a championship rematch in Maine... Ali, from the photo of that historic moment as he stood over Sonny Liston.
These are things to consider when you look at trash talking in sport ...History of beef ... “Are you taking your servants with you?” ... In 1964, even before Ali had risen to the top of his division, he said of Sonny Liston who was champion at the time ... .
Or think of the image from the day of PresidentDonald Trump’s attempted assassination in July, the one with his fist raised in the air in defiance ...Warning ... Then, on Sept ... It’s like the iconic image of Muhammad Ali after he knocked out Sonny Liston ... .
Sonny Liston ... Sonny Liston was one of the most intimidating heavyweights in history, seen here against Ali ... Muhammad Ali, pictured between rounds during his fight against Sonny Liston, was involved in ...
Boxers still lean on GeneKilroy. He has looked after them for most of his life and the three who need him these days are Jesse, Frank and Little Girl... 'The Greatest' stands over Sonny Liston after retaining his heavyweight championship in 1965 ... .
Another heavyweight who was undeniably the best heavyweight of his era was Muhammad Ali. The American icon christened himself 'The Greatest' after his shock victory over Sonny Liston in 1964, and by the end of his career it was hard to disagree ... .
RIPJohn Prescott. The Labour heavyweight kept much of Fleet Street in business throughout the noughties, indulging in various antics that inspired endless tabloid headlines ... Punching a protester ... the political equivalent to Sonny Liston on the canvas ... .
As I stared at his familiar tattooed face I remembered what he had told me on a sweltering afternoon in the summer of 1991...Sonny Liston died in this town, a drunk and a junkie with no money.