Sonny Liston
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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. A dominant contender of his era, he became the undisputed world
Liston in 1962
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
Floyd Patterson
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Floyd Patterson was an American professional boxer who competed from 1952 to 1972, and twice reigned as the world heavyweight champion between 1956 and 1962. At the age of 21, he became the youngest b
Sonny Liston
…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…
Patterson in 1958
Floyd Patterson signature
Patterson in 1957
Ingemar Johansson knocks out Floyd Patterson and becomes boxing heavyweight champion of the world, June 26, 1959.