Sonny Liston

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American boxer (c. 1930-1970)

United States AthletesLived 1932 to 1970 · aged 38

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Charles L. "Sonny" Liston, nicknamed "the Big Bear", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1953 until his death in 1970.

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Photos 6

Liston standing over Patterson in the ring

Liston during a visit to Finland in 1963

Ali dodging a punch from Liston

Ali lifted up by his team after being declared the victor

Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston

Awards 4

1991International Boxing Hall of Fame

WBC World Heavyweight Champion

WBA World Heavyweight Champion

The Ring World Heavyweight Champion

Connected to Sonny 6

Micky DolenzAlso in Head (1968)

Carol LynleyAlso in Harlow (1965)

Annette FunicelloAlso in Head (1968)

Hermione BaddeleyAlso in Harlow (1965)

John WilliamsAlso in Harlow (1965)

Peter TorkAlso in Head (1968)

About this person

Charles L. "Sonny" Liston, nicknamed "the Big Bear", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1953 until his death in 1970. A dominant contender of his era, he became the undisputed 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. Often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Liston is known for his immense strength, formidable jab, long reach, toughness, and is widely regarded as one of the most intimidating men in boxing history.

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