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Sonny Liston vs. George Chuvalo fantasy fight
George Chuvalo was a major heavyweight contender of the mid-1960s, arguably endowed with the toughest body of any boxer who ever lived. This was so much so that Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) sought to avoid facing him for a time, and Sonny Liston never elected to accept a challenge from the then-Canadian heavyweight champion. In a scenario typical of boxing, the fight came close...
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Muhammad Ali gloves sell for $380k, entire Dundee collection goes for $1.3 million
Two significant pairs of Muhammad Ali fight-worn gloves - Ali’s (then Cassius Clay) gloves from his February 25, 1964 bout against Sonny Liston and his gloves from his March 8, 1971 bout against Joe Frazier (Ali-Frazier I) – each sold for $385,848 in a SCP Auctions’ November auction which concluded early Saturday. The sale of these two items sets a world-record price for...
Ingemar Johansson vs. Sonny Liston fantasy fight
The Fantasy Fight Division of ProBoxing-Fans.com is pleased and proud to present a battle for the Heavyweight Championship of the World: Ingemar Johansson vs. Sonny Liston.
Yes, we all know that Floyd Patterson lost his crown to Ingemar Johansson in 1959, won it back the following year, only to have Sonny Liston take it from him in 1962. But what if Patterson had not become...
The Top 5 Greatest Sporting Achievements (5th to 3rd)
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The feeling derived from witnessing a legendary sporting triumph is utterly unique, and ranks alongside the greatest of humankind’s pleasures.
A defiance of odds or establishment of what was already expected through pure skill and brilliance, spur within us an excitement as we are left in awe of the extent...
Quick Jabs: Rest In Peace, Angelo Dundee; The New Technology Tonight On HBO; More
Boxing lost one of its greats this week, as everyone knows by now. Angelo Dundee, who died at age 90, was one of the best few trainers ever to grace the game, and he did it all on as big a stage as you can manage, namely training Muhammad Ali. Others have already written or spoken eloquently about what Dundee meant to boxing (Jeremy Schapp's segment on ESPN was really something...
Muhammad Ali Turns 70 (Toronto Mike)
There are only a handful of athletes who manage to transcend their respective sports to become true global icons. Muhammad Ali tops that list, and today he turns 70.
This is the perfect excuse to share my favourite picture of Ali, taken by Neil Leifer for Sports Illustrated. This is Ali after knocking down Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine back in 1965.
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January 17, 2012
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Deadspin Inquires: Was Floyd Mayweather's Dustup With Larry Merchant A Put-On?
We're creating a new feature, folks. It's called Deadspin Inquires. You send us a sports question to investigate. It could be a riddle, an enigma, an urban legend, or just something that's been bugging you. Did Sonny Liston throw the Lewiston fight against Ali? Was Bison Dele eaten by his brother at sea? Does Bob Costas sit in a booster...
Muhammad Ali Top 5 Most Memorable Fights
Muhammad Ali is regarded as the best boxer of all time by most people who are fans of the sport. He was articulate, smart, and a warrior inside and outside of the squared circle. Here is a small list of his most memorable fights during his incredible boxing career.
Sonny Liston I- “The Louisville Lip” out talked Liston outside of the ring, then outboxed him in the boxing ring...
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December 02, 2011
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Review of ESPNFILM’S 30 on 30: “The Real Rocky”
This past Tuesday, ESPN FILM's 30 on 30 series presented, The Real Rocky. The film discusses the life and career of boxer Chuck Wepner. During Wepner's career, he was nicknamed "The Bayonne Bleeder" because during a fight between himself and Sonny Liston. Related posts:
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