Even before the first punch was thrown, the May 25, 1965 bout between .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, during which the photo was snapped, was already shaping up to be the stuff of legends. In The Greatest, the 1977 film about the life of boxer Muhammad Ali in which Ali played himself, Liston was portrayed by Roger E. Mosley. He said it was taught to him by comedian and film actor Stepin Fetchit, who learned it from Jack Johnson. Liston, with a 25-pound weight advantage, 214lb (97kg) to 189lb (86kg), knocked out Patterson at 2:06 of the first round, putting him down for the count with a powerful left hook to the jaw. Tradues em contexto de "with Sonny" en ingls-portugus da Reverso Context : I think you should stay here with Sonny. Joe Louis commenting on TV at ringside said "It's looking good for Sonny Liston". One of the victories was over Amos Johnson, Liston's former sparring partner, who had recently defeated British champion Henry Cooper. While valuing the photograph, appraiser Kathleen Guzman told. THE PREFIGHT MOODS OF SONNY LISTON. [58] Despite Liston carrying an injury and being undertrained, Clay stated in 1975 that the first fight with Liston was the toughest of his career. [15] In 1946, Helen Baskin, along with some of her children, moved to St. Louis to seek factory work. He won eight fights that year, six by knockout. [citation needed], Liston competed in the 1953 United States National Championships at Boston Garden and passed the preliminaries, stopping Lou Graff in the second round on April 13, but lost in the quarterfinals to 17-year-old Jimmy McCarter on April 15. Then again, you can also have guys like Ali or Mike Tyson. His defense was described as "the gate-crossing of arms la Archie Moore. On This Day: Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston with - The Ring Clay confessed later he had been hurt by the punch, but Liston was unable to press his advantage home. But he spoke to his friend Resnick on the day of the fight and was told not to bet on the champion. December 1963 extended Interview with Champion Sonny Liston - discusses and he was pointing at some little bandage over the needle mark in his arm. He said they found Liston lying on his bed with a needle sticking out of his arm. For me, the most fascinating thing about Liston was the fact that his birth date is unknown. He took one and went down. His "Speedway at Nazareth" was about auto racing. Wepner, who also fought George Foreman and Muhammad Ali, said after his career was over that Liston was the hardest puncher he faced. Welcome to r/boxing, the official home of pro boxing on Reddit! It was probably Liston's best moment in the entire fight. [35] There are several theories as to why: (1) publicist Harold Conrad and others believed Liston had been deeply involved as a bill collector of a loansharking ring in Las Vegas. Also, scar tissue, possibly from needle marks, was found in the bend of Liston's left elbow. Hed shown up to the fight in the best shape of his life no hot dogs or beer in his diet this time and promised to take down Ali. [73] The bout was stopped after the ninth round due to cuts over both of Wepner's eyes. [17] The athletic director at Missouri State Penitentiary, Rev. The year 1959 was a banner one for Liston: after knocking out contender Mike DeJohn in six rounds he faced Cleveland Williams, a fast-handed fighter who was billed as the hardest-hitting heavyweight in the world against whom he showed durability, power and skill, nullifying Williams' best work before stopping him in the third round. 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It was the first time in his career that Liston had been cut. "The public is not with me. [70] There have been a number of unproven theories as to the background to the purported dive including that Liston was threatened by the Muslims, or agreed to lose in return for a share in the more marketable Ali's future purses. Sonny Liston Interview 82,818 views Apr 2, 2014 1.3K Dislike Share Save haNZAgod 93.2K subscribers Subscribe A rare interview with former Heavyweight champion of the world, Sonny Liston.. ", The Liston song appears on an album called "Shangri-La." The Ring magazine ranks Liston as the tenth greatest heavyweight of all time,[4] while boxing writer Herb Goldman ranked him second and Richard O'Brien, Senior Editor of Sports Illustrated, placed him third. "Now (after seeing video) I think Clay, seeing the opening, snapped the punch the last six inches. The highly-anticipated May 1965 rematch between the heavyweight champions almost didn't happen. Because of the shirt he wore during robberies, the St. Louis police called Liston the "Yellow Shirt Bandit." [16] Listonaged around 13, according to his later reckoningsremained in Arkansas with his father. Liston was knocked down in the first round, but came back to control the next two rounds and had Griffin hanging on at the end. There's something really primal about the whole thing, obviously. These transcripts contain material that did not appear in the final program. [64] Strict interpretation of the knockdown/count rule states it is the referee's count and not the timekeeper's that is the official count. You really never watched the first fight did you? So I get him down, I get the sponge and I pour the water into his eyes trying to cleanse whatever's there, but before I did that I put my pinkie in his eye and I put it into my eye. [citation needed] At this time, the head coach of the St. Louis Golden Gloves team, Tony Anderson, stated that Liston was the strongest fighter he had seen. His wife said he was a kind & gentle hearted person who cared deeply for children & that no one ever saw that side of him except those closest to him I believe there's a documentary somewhere on YouTube I'd recommend watching it MatterUpbeat8803 19 days ago The torn tendon had bled down into the mass of the biceps, swelling and numbing the arm. Reminds me of former UFC fighter Shane Carwin. The Murder of Sonny Liston is an absorbing, albeit speculative, attempt at addressing the mystery that died with the man. [14], Tobe Liston inflicted whippings so severe on Sonny that the scars were still visible decades later. Liston returned to the United States and won seven fights, all by knockout, in 1968, increasing his string to eleven. After Ali's win against Sonny Liston, he wouldn't . In an Associated Press poll, 64 of 102 reporters picked Patterson. Ali brought his big personality to the small town, but Liston was still the favorite. Former champions James J. Braddock, Jersey Joe Walcott, Ezzard Charles, Rocky Marciano and Ingemar Johansson all picked Patterson to win. A stoic Liston finished the fight, but lost in an eight-round split decision. The interference of ringside reporters regarding interpretation of the rules, the fight stoppage and the controversy after the fight had not been seen since The Long Count Fight between champion Gene Tunney and challenger Jack Dempsey in 1927. Maybe he was. His eyes swept the whole scene. [34] Many African-Americans disdained Liston. Ira Gay Sealy/The Denver Post via Getty Images According to the post, he returned back home later that morning and called his sparring partner Gary Bates to tell him he was leaving for Los Angeles but that they should get together when he returned in a couple of days. The fight ranks as one of the shortest heavyweight title bouts in history. [48] The challenger, his arms held high in surrender, was demanding that the fight be stopped and Dundee, fearing the fight might indeed be halted, gave his charge a one-word order: "Run! Knopfler, who now records as a soloist and performs with a backup band, has a wide-ranging curiosity that has produced an eclectic collection of songs. [49], Clay later said that in round five he could only see a faint shadow of Liston during most of the round, but by circling and moving frantically he managed to avoid Liston and somehow survive. [24], In 1958, Liston returned to boxing. ", Still, some found it hard to believe that the punch could have floored a man like Liston. World light-heavyweight champion Jos Torres said, "It was a perfect punch." Suddenly, the world had to come to grips with a new kind of heavyweight champion. The grave's marker-plate bears the dedication: "A Man. There were plenty of tough questions after the first fight for Liston, too, namely, why didnt he come out for another round? The suspension was honored in all states. The mysterious life of Sonny Liston : r/Boxing - Reddit Sports Illustrated writer Gilbert Rogin wrote that "that final left hook crashed into Patterson's cheek like a diesel rig going downhill, no brakes." Some writers thought Liston brought bad press on himself by a surly and hostile attitude toward journalists. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But audiences attending Knopfler's concerts around North America this summer are hearing and responding favorably to a song of a different genre, a bluesy narrative ballad called "Song for Sonny Liston," about the troubled fighter who preceded Muhammad Ali as heavyweight champion in the early 1960's. THE PREFIGHT MOODS OF SONNY LISTON - Sports Illustrated In his next fight, he had a rematch with Summerlin and again won an eight-round decision. [36], Jack Dempsey spoke for many when he was quoted as saying that Sonny Liston should not be allowed to fight for the title. [67] Some felt the knockdown was real but the knockout was fake. Patterson's fatal mistake was that he "did not punch enough and frequently tried to clinch with Liston. The most iconic photo in boxing history documents the knockout that almost nobody saw happen. Due to Listons long association with the mafia and the reputation as a peerless tough guy, there was speculation that hed thrown the fight for some financial reward. On the album's lyric sheet, below the Liston song, Knopfler includes a famous quotation from Liston from 1962: "Some day, they're gonna write a blues for fighters. [66], Former champions Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Floyd Patterson and Gene Tunney, as well as contender George Chuvalo all declared they considered the fight to be a fake. [97], "The month before he died, some guy ran into Sonny while he was making a left turn. He died circa December 30,. For Sonny Liston, a Ballad to a Heavyweight - The New York Times In this case, Intercontinental Promotions Inc., which had the rights to Listons fight, also got to choose the first opponent for the new champion, should Liston lose. Very rare interview of Sonny Liston talking about how he got started in boxing, his fights with Williams and Patterson and his training routine. Dave Anderson of the New York Times said Liston "looked awful" in his last workout before the fight. Knopfler said he enjoys boxing and other sports but reflected on a conversation he had with a friend about the fights. [27][28], Liston's streak of nine straight knockout victories ended when he won a unanimous twelve-round decision against Eddie Machen on September 7, 1960. Mark Knopfler's tribute to Liston, "Song for Sonny Liston", appeared on his 2004 album Shangri-La. Interview with Floyd Patterson - Washington University in St. Louis Liston was overwhelmed by an abusive father, confrontations with the law, underworld managers and a change in African-American culture represented by Ali, Knopfler said. My man. [108] The book suggests that Sonny Liston may have been murdered and a possibility that the crime was never investigated. "You're putting things on and you're taking this out and molding it," Knopfler said. One of the reasons why sports stays alive in us is that there's part of us that wants to keep the child alive and recognizes that there is something important in doing that. BOXING Correction: July 15, 2005, Friday A sports picture caption on Wednesday with an article about Mark Knopfler's ballad for the boxer Sonny Liston referred incorrectly in some copies to the year in which Muhammad Ali knocked out Liston in Lewiston, Me. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. RARE Sonny Liston Interview before the first Ali fight 1964 in Color His death was, too. He offered no comment on the matter, but his victory would soon turn it into an international story. "He would do everything to avoid taking shots." The story goes that Liston was born somewhere . [citation needed], Rogin wrote that Patterson backers expected him to "go inside on Liston, fire away and then run like a thief in the night. "[18] The only backers willing to put up the necessary money for him to turn professional were close to underworld figures, and Liston supplemented his income by working for racketeers as an intimidator-enforcer. Liston appears as a character in James Ellroy's novel The Cold Six Thousand. [30] Before his bout with Liston, Muhammad Ali consulted Machen and was advised that the key to survival was to make Liston lose his temper. Sonny Liston Once Shot a Gun at Muhammad Ali - Sportscasting Tocco called the police, and they broke into the house. I want to prove to the world there's dirty work afoot.' The fight quickly descended into chaos. . [83] Herb Goldman stated that Liston, when in his prime between 1958 and 1963, was the most feared fighter in boxing history. said Liston's Philadelphia dentist, Dr. Nick Ragni. Sonny Liston had a very sad upbringing & had to learn to survive at a young age. No, I'm Alexanderhe's no Alexander. They fought for a third time on March 6, 1956, which Liston won by a ten-round unanimous decision. Although Clay often carried his gloves down at his waist, seemingly open to attack, he proved very difficult to hit. Helen had one child before she married Tobe, and Tobe had 13 children with his first wife. Philadelphia wanted nothing to do with him. Ali would lose his title a year later, though it didnt happen in the ring. "[59], Liston is ranked second in the ESPN.com list of "The Hardest Hitters in Heavyweight History. On the Spot show with Max Goldberg featuring the heavyweight champion Beat me to it! [32] Ironically, Patterson's manager, Cus D'Amato, associated with racketeers and had his manager's license revoked by the New York State Athletic Commission for alleged misconduct in connection with the Floyd PattersonIngemar Johansson title fight in June 1959. [21], Liston made his professional debut on September 2, 1953, knocking out Don Smith in the first round in St. Louis, where he fought his first five bouts. Walcott never did pick up the count. [91] Coroner Mark Herman said traces of heroin byproducts were found in Liston's system, but not in amounts large enough to have caused his death. Midway through the first round, Liston threw a left jab and Ali went over it with a fast right, knocking the former champion down. With Clay quickly ducking his head left, right or away, Liston's leading left jabs largely failed to land. "Yes, it was good and honest". [43] A month later, Liston was accused of impersonating a police officer by using a flashlight to wave down a female motorist in Fairmount Park, although all charges were later dropped. [56] Sports Illustrated writer Tex Maule wrote that Liston's shoulder injury was legitimate. "I'm doing a portrait of a life, really, in a way, so you are trying to get the whole thing into just a few verses. Traduo Context Corretor Sinnimos Conjugao Conjugao Documents Dicionrio Dicionrio Colaborativo Gramtica Expressio Reverso Corporate "[78] While much has been written about the effectiveness of his left jab, others have commented favorably on Liston's wide range of boxing skills. "Better get me out of this ring," exclaimed Wilson, "he is going to kill me! With the proceeds, he traveled to St. Louis to live with his mother. A wax model of Liston appears in the front row of the iconic sleeve cover of the Beatles' Sgt. Sonny Liston Interview - YouTube [19], On June 23, 1953, a team consisting of ten recent St. Louis Golden Gloves champions of all weight classes, with Liston on top as the heavyweight, was gathered to represent the United States in an International Golden Gloves (USA vs. West Europe) competition at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis. [89], Following an investigation, Las Vegas police concluded there were no signs of foul play and declared Liston's death a heroin overdose. Paul R Gallender, 2012. When caught in January 1950, Liston gave his age as 20, while the St. Louis Globe-Democrat reported that he was 22. In his 1965 rematch with Ali, Liston suffered an unexpected first-round knockout that led to unresolved suspicions of a fix. All Rights Reserved. "He said, 'Cut the gloves off. RARE Sonny Liston Interview before the first Ali fight 1964 in Color Legends of Boxing in Color 2.47K subscribers Subscribe 16K views 8 months ago Very Rare interview with Sonny Liston and. Both fights were in Summerlin's hometown of Detroit.[23]. There was something caustic in both eyes." During the interim, officials in Boston also got cold feet. Naturally, they decided that Ali would take on Liston. [87], Liston was found dead by his wife, Geraldine, in their Las Vegas home on January 5, 1971. He was 6ft 1in (1.85m), and had an exceptionally powerful physique, with a disproportionately long reach at 84 inches (2.13m). He rounded out the year by stopping Nino Valdez and Willi Besmanoff. [107] The story speculates that Liston threw the Ali match for the good of society. "[68], While Liston publicly denied taking a dive, Sports Illustrated writer Mark Kram said that years later Liston told him, "That guy [Ali] was crazy. "And I suppose Sonny Liston always stuck with me. He was paroled after serving six months of a nine-month sentence, and was not prohibited from boxing during 1957. Don't confuse shyness with dullness, Sonny was. Create Space Independent Publishing Platform. Washington University Libraries, Film and Media Archive, Henry Hampton Collection. [29] Machen's taunting and his spoiling tactics of dodging and grapplingat one point almost heaving Liston over the ropesso alienated the audience that Liston received unaccustomed support from the crowd. During a ringside interview after the fight, Terrellwith his swollen eye and deflated egowould later say he respected all boxers. Never before seen Sonny Liston interview. 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Shaun Assael wrote "The Murder of Sonny Liston: Las Vegas, Heroin, and Heavyweights", published in 2016. (, Shaun Assael. It was a good punch, but I didn't think I hit him so hard that he couldn't have gotten up. Liston's noticeably more muscular left arm, crushing left jab and powerful left hook lent credence to the widely held belief that he was left-handed, although he fought in an orthodox stance. [11][12][10][13][14] One writer concluded that Liston's most plausible date of birth was July 22, 1930, citing census records and statements from his mother during her lifetime. [79][80][81] These include Muhammad Ali, who stated in a 1975 interview that he was a great admirer of Liston's talents: "Liston had a tremendous jab, could punch with either hand, was smart in the ring and as strong as any heavyweight Ive ever seen. Interview Date: March 13, 1989 Camera Rolls: 2104-2105 Sound Rolls: 248 Editorial Notes: Interview with , conducted by Blackside, Inc. on March 13, 1989, for . Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston: The Controversial Fight Behind Their Ali initially stood over his fallen opponent, gesturing and yelling at him, "Get up and fight, sucker!" To the rest of the world, it would be known as "The Phantom Punch." That shot, which Ali dropped Sonny Liston with on May 25, 1965, was far from a phantom. The opening round was fought an extra eight seconds, since both fighters and referee Barney Felix apparently did not hear the bell. On September 7, 1954, Liston suffered defeat for the first time in his eighth professional fight, losing to Marty Marshall, a journeyman with an awkward style. He won by a seventh-round technical knockout, and seemed on the verge of making a comeback to the big time. [105], Singer/Songwriter Rod Picott wrote and recorded a song titled "Sonny Liston" for his 2022 album "Paper Hearts and Broken Arrows. [51], Liston failed to answer the bell for the seventh round, and Clay was declared the winner by technical knockout. According to a report in the Miami Herald a few weeks before the 1964 fight, Clay was consorting with members of the Nation of Islam, who Clays father claimed had brainwashed his son. I didn't think it was a powerful punch when I saw the fight from ringside," he said. The official time of the stoppage was announced as 1:00 into the first round, which was wrong. 'What's My Name| Muhammad Ali' Proves Why Ali's The Greatest - VIBE.com [71] Credence to the latter theory is provided by the fact that Liston, immediately after his fight with Chuck Wepner, seemed more concerned about supporting the proposed Ali-Frazier bout and Ali's claims to be champion than promoting his own career. Time magazine said Liston had worked himself into the best shape of his career. Watch the interview you be the judge.. 1 contender in 1960, but the handlers of world heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson refused to give him a shot at the title because of Liston's links to organized crime. Odds makers gave Liston 71 to win. [100] A successful racehorse which won the Irish St Leger classic race in 2021 was named Sonnyboyliston. [88] On returning home from a two-week trip, Geraldine had smelled a foul odor emanating from the main bedroom and on entering saw him slumped up against the bed, a broken foot bench on the floor. Maule, Tex (March 9, 1964). Rode with the muggers in the dark and dread and all them sluggers went down like lead.
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