Sonny Liston

Sonny Liston was an American professional boxer, known for his intimidating presence and powerful punching ability. Born in 1932 in Arkansas, he became the World Heavyweight Champion in the 1960s, defeating Floyd Patterson. Liston had a controversial life, including a criminal background and connections to organized crime. His career was marked by significant wins, but also by questions regarding his character and the integrity of his fights. Liston famously lost the title to Muhammad Ali in 1964, in a fight that marked a turning point in boxing history. He died in 1970 under mysterious circumstances.