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About

Charles L. “Sonny” Liston was an American professional boxer who competed from 1953 to 1970. A dominant contender of his era, he became the world heavyweight champion in 1962 after knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round.

Nicknames
The Big Bear

BIRTHDAY
May 8, 1932

BORN
Sand Slough, Arkansas

Nationality
American

DIED
December 30, 1970 (age 38)

CAUSE OF DEATH
Heart failure

Place of burial
Paradise Memorial Gardens

HEIGHT
6ft 1 (1.85 m)

HANDEDNESS
Right-handed

TATTOOS
None

NET WORTH
$82 Million (1970)

Faith
Catholic

languages spoken
English

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