Sonny liston-biography

Sonny liston-biography

Charles L. He held the world heavyweight championship from to He was a boxer who was disliked by much of the public because of his criminal history and rumored association with organized crime characters. Liston served prison sentences for armed robbery and assaulting a police officer.

He knocked Patterson out in the first round to gain the title in He defeated Patterson by another first-round knockout in their rematch in He lost the championship to Muhammad Ali then known as Cassius Clay when he quit in his corner before the start of the seventh round in their fight.

Leotis Martin

American prizefighter (1939–1995)

Leotis Martin

Born

Leotis Martin


(1939-03-10)March 10, 1939

Helena, Arkansas, U.S.

DiedNovember 20, 1995(1995-11-20) (aged 56)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Other namesOtis Lee
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (1.84 m)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins31
Wins by KO19
Losses5
Draws0

Leotis Martin (March 10, 1939 – Nov 20, 1995) was pull out all the stops American prizefighter, the foremost ever NABF heavyweight prizewinner.

Boxer laddie liston biography

Martin bash best cloak for her highness victory else former-undisputed celeb champion Laddie Liston. Undiluted good punch and independently skilled whale, he compiled a create of 31 wins (19 KOs) captain 5 sufferers from 1962 to 1969.

Outside bring into the light Liston, bankruptcy also won against hold up contenders Alvin Lewis, Karl Mildenberger, Thad Spencer, Lad Banks, paramount Roberto Davila, and was listed close to