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Sonny Liston

Sonny Liston

“The Big Bear”
Boxing record: 50-4 (39)
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★
Undisputed
Heavyweight
Sand Slough, Arkansas, U.S.

Best fights of Sonny Liston

Over 17 years as a professional, Sonny Liston compiled a 50-4 (39) record, including five title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Sonny Liston KOs Floyd Patterson

    On September 25, 1962 Sonny Liston fought Floyd Patterson for the NYSAC, The Ring, and WBA heavyweight titles. Liston was 30 years old with a record of 33-1, and Patterson was 27 with a record of 38-2. Liston was on a 26-fight winning streak and Patterson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Liston stopped Floyd Patterson via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  2. 2. Sonny Liston KOs Floyd Patterson in their 2nd fight

    On July 22, 1963 Sonny Liston defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Floyd Patterson. It was their second meeting. Liston was 31 years old with a record of 34-1, and Patterson was 28 with a record of 38-3. Liston was on a 27-fight winning streak, while Patterson was coming off a loss. Liston stopped Floyd Patterson via KO in the 1st round. Retained the undisputed title.

  3. 3. Sonny Liston KOs Cleveland Williams

    On April 15, 1959 Sonny Liston faced Cleveland Williams. Liston was 26 years old with a record of 23-1, and Williams was 25 with a record of 43-2. Liston was on a 16-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 12-fight winning streak. Liston stopped Cleveland Williams via TKO in the 3rd round.

  4. 4. Sonny Liston KOs Cleveland Williams in their 2nd fight

    On March 21, 1960 Sonny Liston faced Cleveland Williams. It was their second meeting. Liston was 27 years old with a record of 27-1, and Williams was 26 with a record of 45-3. Liston was on a 20-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Liston stopped Cleveland Williams via TKO in the 2nd round.

  5. 5. Sonny Liston KOs Zora Folley

    On July 18, 1960 Sonny Liston faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. Liston was 28 years old with a record of 29-1, and Folley was 29 with a record of 51-3-2. Liston was on a 22-fight winning streak and Folley was on a 10-fight winning streak. Liston stopped Zora Folley via KO in the 3rd round.