He was finally defeated by Cassius Clay, who after the fight changed his name to Muhammad Ali. In these feckless clinches he only managed to tie up one of Liston's arms. "I like Ike" was the motto of his followers. Albert Einstein developed the Theory of Relativity in 1903 and was considered one the world's smartest scientists. Fidel Castro had been a wealthy lawyer, advocating social justice and protesting the influence of the United States in Cuba. Liston knocked out Hermann Schreibauer of West Germany at 2:16 of the first round. [39] Leading up to the fight, Liston was an 85 betting favorite, although many picked Patterson to win. 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Sonny Liston Vs Floyd Patterson What If There Had Been A Third Fight Midway through the first round, Liston threw a left jab and Ali went over it with a fast right, knocking the former champion down. Because of poor planning by Kennedy, as well as spies and U.S. government leaks, Castro was ready for the attack. Walcott never began a count in the ring because of Ali's non-compliance and his physical struggle with getting Ali to go to that neutral corner. This match was the making of his career because he had knocked him out in the first round thus making him one of the greatest fighters. Patterson died well after Liston from Alzheimers disease on May 11th, 2006. C'mon now, this is for the title, this is the big apple. Billy didn't just write an unforgettable smash-hit with 'We Didn't Start The Fire', he also created the most fascinating, random and original history of the post-war world. So why are the crowd so upset when it's over? Former champions James J. Braddock, Jersey Joe Walcott, Ezzard Charles, Rocky Marciano and Ingemar Johansson all picked Patterson to win. Paul R Gallender, 2012. 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. He died in 1953. The car was to fit in between the Ford and Mercury, but it was the wrong car at the wrong time and lasted only a few years until it was discontinued. From the opening bell Liston attempted to close with Clay, looking to land a hard punch to the head to end the fight quickly and decisively. His family's home state of Arkansas did not make birth certificates mandatory until 1965. Patterson's fatal mistake was that he "did not punch enough and frequently tried to clinch with Liston. Sports Illustrated writer Gilbert Rogin wrote that "that final left hook crashed into Patterson's cheek like a diesel rig going downhill, no brakes." Elizabeth Bear wrote the short story "Sonny Liston Takes the Fall", published in The Del Rey Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy in 2008. ", Still, some found it hard to believe that the punch could have floored a man like Liston. Usually, he picked on people with weak personalities. Syngman Rhee was the first President of South Korea, serving from 1948 to 1960. It was the third-fastest knockout in a world heavyweight title fight, and the first time the defending champion had been knocked out in round one. The suspension was honored in all states. [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. The United States had been sending the secret U-2 high-flying spy plane over the Soviet Union to take pictures and gather information, when one was shot down by a Russian missile. He rolled over, got to his right knee and then fell on his back again. But according to Sonny's trainer, Johnny Tocco, once there, his path led to prison: Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. THE FACTS ABOUT THE BIG FIGHT - Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com Singer Elvis Presley became a national phenomenon with such number-one hit songs as Heartbreak Hotel, Don't Be Cruel and Hound Dog. "[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. JFK blown away. Once he went down, I got excited. Stuttgarter Amtsblatt No. Muhammad Ali (at the time a rising contender named Cassius Clay), however, predicted a knockout by Liston in the first five rounds. People joked that the car looked like it was going backwards. Authorities theorized that he was undressing for bed when he fell over backward with such force that he broke the rail of the bench. A farmer in the Woodstock area of New York state donated his land for a rock concert. [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. Each episode, a new lyric and a fresh subject, all presented by Katie Puckrik and Tom Fordyce. Liston was the subject of a 1995 HBO documentary titled Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion. A couple weeks later, he was still complainin' about that needle mark. Peter Pan was a top Broadway play starring Mary Martin, who flew through the air as Peter Pan. Floyd Patterson vs Sonny Liston (1st meeting). Alois Stevens, suggested to Liston that he try boxing, and his obvious aptitude, along with an endorsement from Stevens, who was also a priest, aided Liston in getting an early parole. He was captured hiding in a movie theatre. He was more angry about that shot than he was about the car wreck. "Liston throws the right with a lot of body behind it so that when he misses he is off balance. [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. Joe Louis commenting on TV at ringside said "It's looking good for Sonny Liston". Arthur Daley of the New York Times wrote that Liston's handlers knew he "didn't have it anymore,"[65] and allegedly they had secretly paid sparring partner Amos Lincoln an extra $100 to take it easy on him -[citation needed] - the same man, incidentally, that Liston dismissed in less than two rounds a full three years later. [35] Liston's victory was loudly booed. Rocky Marciano was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. Her coronation didn't take place until June 2, 1953. "We Didn't Start the Fire" (Facts) History Summary from 1949-1989 (Billy Joel's website states: "heavy metsl, suicide"). Truman initiated the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe after the war. [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. It's an easy win for Liston and his 14 inch fists and he's extraordinary to watch. "He was afraid of needles," echoed Father Edward Murphy. Ford Motor Company came out with a new car, the Edsel. He told McCarthy, "Let us not assassinate this lad further, senator. ", It was later theorized that a substance used on Liston's cuts by Joe Pollino, his cut man, may have caused the irritation. "From Bad Buck to White Hope: Journalism and Sonny Liston, 19581965. Supporters and staff of U.S. President Richard Nixon were accused of breaking into the Democratic headquarters in the Watergate hotel. He followed Pope John and completed the implementation of the goals of the Second Vatican Council. Malcolm X. British Politician Sex. He also had a reputation for bullying people such as porters and waitresses. The second round saw Liston continue to pursue Clay. In 1941, he set a Major League record of hitting safely in 56 straight games. "[95], Sgt. Also, scar tissue, possibly from needle marks, was found in the bend of Liston's left elbow. 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. This is a modern history podcast inspired by the lyrics of Billy Joel. Liston became the world heavyweight champion after knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round. The fight quickly descended into chaos. [55], There is ample evidence that Liston did carry an injury to his left shoulder into the fight. As Liston pursued his target Clay retreated, using his foot speed to slip away into open space in the ring, largely circling to the left and away from the threat of a Liston left hook. In 1953, Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Nelson as chair of the President's Advisory Committee on Government Organization. Secretary of State for War John Profumo was highly respected and married, but after it was discovered that he had a several week affair with a showgirl named Christine Keeler, he was forced to resign. Based on the number of milk deliveries on the doorstep, his death is believed to be December 30th, 1970. I know it", Liston said afterward. Liston tried going to school but quickly left after jeers about his illiteracy; the only employment he could obtain was sporadic and exploitative. "A blues song just for fighters: The legend of Sonny Liston. Liston retired in his corner due to an inflamed shoulder. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas in 1963. 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The School for Champions helps you become the type of person who can be called a Champion. The United States exploded the first H-bomb and a few years later the Soviet Union then exploded their version of the bomb. So, this week we're joined by boxing journalist and co-host of the George Groves Boxing Club podcast, Declan Taylor. Biographer Wilfrid Sheed wrote in his book, Muhammad Ali: A Portrait in Words and Photographs, that Clay's protests were heard by ringside members of the Nation of Islam who initially suspected Dundee had blinded his fighter, and that the trainer deliberately wiped his own eyes with the corner sponge to demonstrate to Clay's approaching bodyguards that he had not intentionally blinded him. The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger was an extreme popular book among teens, as it epitomized their attitudes and feelings. Sonny Liston, byname of Charles Liston, also called the Bear, (born May 8, 1932?, St. Francis county, Arkansas, U.S.died December 30, 1970, Las Vegas, Nevada), American boxer who was world heavyweight boxing champion from September 25, 1962, when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in the first round in Chicago, until February 25, 1964, when he Turmoil over its launch in the United States initiated the race for supremacy in space. [97], "The month before he died, some guy ran into Sonny while he was making a left turn. Upon achieving fame, Kerouac became a serious alcoholic and died at an early age. Geraldine called Liston's attorney and his doctor, but did not notify the police until two to three hours later. In 1956, he advocated reform and indirectly criticized Stalin and his methods. In the same stadium where Joe Louis forty years before washed clean the sins of Jack Johnson, Sonny Liston rekindled the flame of hatred that had burned so brightly in opposition to Jack Johnson that a quarter century passed before a black was . Singer Bob Dylan led the folk music craze. I forgot about the rules." Sets in those days had 10 inch screens and were in black and white. He later became a popular president of the United States. The Cold War was an economic, political, technological, scientific, and military confrontation and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. [52][53] It was the first time since 1919when Jack Dempsey defeated Jess Willardthat a world heavyweight champion had quit on his stool. He later went on to be nicknamed "The King" as the most popular singer ever. [101], Liston played a fist fighter in the 1965 film Harlow, made a cameo appearance in the 1968 film Head, which starred The Monkees, and played the part of The Farmer in the 1970 film Moonfire, which starred Richard Egan and Charles Napier. She then attained the title of Princess Grace. Rogin wrote. He died in 1955. It was later made into a hit movie in 1958. At age 12, after selling a bag of pecans for bus fare, he left for St. Louis, betting on a brighter future. Sonny Liston 215 lbs beat Floyd Patterson 194 lbs by KO at 2:10 in round 1 of 15Date: 1963-07-22Location: Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USAReferee: H. After he piloted the first American manned orbital mission aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft, he was considered and American hero and given a tickertape parade. Sept. 25, 1962 - With an arrest record as long as his list of knockout victims, Sonny Liston was . It wasn't until 1973 that he returned to power. It was probably Liston's best moment in the entire fight. Liston angrily responded by questioning whether Dempsey's failure to serve in World War I qualified him to moralize. Ole Miss, John Glenn, Liston beats Patterson Pope Paul, Malcolm X, J.F.K. The war resulted in a stalemate, and Korea is still divided to this day. Nelson and Winthrop Rockefeller were grandsons of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller. You could feel the deflation, see the look of hurt in his eyes. In 1950, North Korea attacked South Korea, starting the Korean War. Liberace was a popular pianist and entertainer, who had his own TV show in the 1950s. Soviet troops put down the revolt and arrested many Hungarians, especially students. The United States landed the first man on the moon. [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. In the 2015 British crime film Legend, Liston is played by Mark Theodore in a scene where gangster Reggie Kray poses for a picture with the boxer. said Liston's Philadelphia dentist, Dr. Nick Ragni. [62] The promoters needed a new location quickly, whatever the size, to rescue their closed-circuit television commitment around the country. Miranda Boyink started fulltime RV travel with her family at age 12. Time magazine said Liston had worked himself into the best shape of his career. [61] The new date was set for May 25, 1965. But by the sixth round his sight had cleared, and a clearly enraged Clay fought a blisteringly aggressive round landing numerous combination punches. USA. Who needed that? Wepner, who also fought George Foreman and Muhammad Ali, said after his career was over that Liston was the hardest puncher he faced. He retired undefeated. "[42], Liston made his second title defense on February 25, 1964, in Miami Beach, Florida against Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). His real name was Malcolm Little, and he was the son of a lay Baptist minister. Have you no sense of decency, sir? [76][77] Foreman stated: "There wasn't anything missing from Sonny Liston. In Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, African-American Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the "colored section" to a white passenger, after the "white section" was filled, as was the law at that time. In his next fight, he had a rematch with Summerlin and again won an eight-round decision. One interesting thing he did was to be a guest on the popular television comedy show Laugh-In. On May 7, backers of the rematch ended the court battle by pulling the fight out of Boston. [67] Some felt the knockdown was real but the knockout was fake. Liston went down on his back. "Yes, it was good and honest". and he was pointing at some little bandage over the needle mark in his arm. The styling consisted of a torpedo front end and read window. 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. In 1955, he was overthrown by a military coup. An interesting and little-known fact is that although Disney forbade the serving of alcoholic beverages in Disneyland, he had a private suite in the park where bartenders would serve drinks to his personal guests. Foreign debts were causing an increase in inflation, as well as a burden on American taxpayers. Pope Paul VI was popeor leaderof the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978. Roy Cohn. Patterson, a 4-1 betting underdog, was knocked down three times and counted out at 2:10 of the first round. Nelson and Winthrop Rockefeller were the only brothers in U.S. history to serve as governors at the same time until the late 1990s when George W. Bush and Jeb Bush became governors or their states. He then outpointed Julius Griffin, winner of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, to capture the Intercity Golden Gloves Championship on March 26 (representing Chicago). Liston Beats Patterson (1962) At 2:06 of round number one, boxing's worst nightmare became a reality. [5][6] Alfie Potts Harmer in The Sportster also ranked him the third greatest heavyweight and the sixth greatest boxer at any weight. "He told me in the strictest confidence, but it was like he wanted to get it off his chest." Liston was a large, mean-looking boxer that struck fear in the hearts of his opponents. Many N.Y. citizens deemed him a hero. Singer Chubby Checker came out with the song The Twist, which started a national dance sensation. Because of the shirt he wore during robberies, the St. Louis police called Liston the "Yellow Shirt Bandit." Charles de Gaulle returned to power as the leader of France. Tobe and Helen had 12 children together; Sonny was the second youngest child. Former movie actor Ronald Reagan became President of the United States. America's first look at Liston since the Ali rematch was when he fought fifthranked Henry Clark in a nationally broadcast bout in July 1968. I want to prove to the world there's dirty work afoot.' Billy Joel: "We Didn't Start the Fire" (1989) - The Cold War [8] Convicted and sentenced to five years in the Missouri State Penitentiary, Liston started his prison time on June 1, 1950. He pulled out a gun and shot all four. It burned like hell. "There is power in both his left and his right, even though the fists move with the languor of motoring royalty or as if passing through a gaseous envelope more dense than air." ", (Thanks to Glenn Todd for providing that aphorism). Mark Knopfler's tribute to Liston, "Song for Sonny Liston", appeared on his 2004 album Shangri-La. The fight ranks as one of the shortest heavyweight title bouts in history. He then left the fighters to go over to McDonough. While investigating possible communists in the U.S. Army, the Army's attorney general Joseph Welch responded to McCarthy's interrogation of a young soldier. Many religious leaders and school officials banned his songs, which only made them more popular. Three days before the fight, Ali needed emergency surgery for a strangulated hernia. The vaccine to the dreaded disease polio was discovered by Jonas Salk and distributed to the world. [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. Fidel Castro's 1960 Address to the U.N. General Assembly. Sports Illustrated predicted a Patterson victory in 15 rounds, stating: "Sonny has neither Floyd's speed nor the versatility of his attack. Most large cities had only one station. Helen had one child before she married Tobe, and Tobe had 13 children with his first wife. Liston also appears in the sequel, Blood's a Rover. Brigitte Bardot was a popular French "sex-kitten" movie star. He was also highly personable and popular. He was 6ft 1in (1.85m), and had an exceptionally powerful physique, with a disproportionately long reach at 84 inches (2.13m). Gallender claimed, "A lot of officers knew Sonny was dead before Geraldine returned home on January 5, but they chose to let him rot. [37] Frustrated, Liston changed his management in 1961 and applied pressure through the media by remarking that Patterson, who had faced mostly white challengers since becoming champion, was drawing the color line against his own race. Liston beat . Starting in 1948. a number of monkeys had been sent into space in various rockets, but unfortunately all died during their flights. He claimed the officer used racial slurs. 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. [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. At one point in this attack, Liston was rocked as he was driven to the ropes. ESPN Classic - Liston KO'd popular Patterson for title The exiles were all either captured or killed. Nixon tried to cover up the fact and soon he forced to resign from office because of that cover up. [60] The extent to which Liston's heavy drinking and possible drug use may have contributed to his surprisingly poor performances against Ali is not known.[15]. The previous month, Schreibauer had won a bronze medal in the European Championships. . The hydrogen bomb (H-bomb) was developed under the guidance of Dr. Edward Teller. Convention Center, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Municipal Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. St. Louis Arena, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Midwest Gymnasium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Pittsburgh Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. New Masonic Temple, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Motor City Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Sources vary on his reach, with some listing it as 80in, Reputations: Sonny Liston: The Champion Nobody Wanted (2001), 50 min, BBC Documentary, Mailer: A Biography By Mary V. Dearborn, page 186. That was the last time he conducted live in public. "[18], After Liston was released from prison on October 31, 1952, he had a brief amateur career that spanned less than a year. But as it approached, there were fears that the promoters were tied to organized crime and Massachusetts officials, most notably Suffolk County District Attorney Garrett H. Byrne, began to have second thoughts. A new wonder-material Dacron hit the market. He was strongly anti-American and anti-British, confiscating much of the British and American-owned assets in Argentina. On the way there, Dean's car was struck by another vehicle which crossed the centerline. Korea was split into north and south after World War II. But former Las Vegas police Sgt. 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His works include such widely heard works ballets from Romeo and JulietandPeter and the Wolf. This event was also a starting point for the Civil Rights movement of Martin Luther King and others. North Korea became established as a Communist dictatorship by Soviet Union and Red China, after Japan was defeated. Rogin discounted speculation that Patterson had thrown the fight, writing: "The genesis of all this wide-eyed theorizing and downright baloney was the fact that many spectators failed to see the knockout blows. Top contender Zora Folley was stopped in three rounds. USSR and their satellite countries formed what was called the Communist bloc. Shaun Assael wrote "The Murder of Sonny Liston: Las Vegas, Heroin, and Heavyweights", published in 2016. He also cited medical evidence: "A team of eight doctors inspected Liston's arm at St. Francis Hospital in Miami Beach and agreed that it was too badly damaged for Liston to continue fighting. The crisis gained world-wide attention. His views were important to the world's Catholics. Many veterans of the Vietnam conflict became homeless. He was considered one of the more influential Arab leaders in history. . In a pre-fight poll, 43 of 46 sportswriters picked Liston to win by knockout. Castro was also known for his long-winded speeches. Panmunjom, Korea is where negotiations between the United Nationsled by the United Statesand the Communist North Koreans to end the Korean War took place. World light-heavyweight champion Jos Torres said, "It was a perfect punch." The most memorable scene is when the character Marion is stabbed to death while taking a shower, apparently by the mother. Many disk jockeys were exposed for taking bribes to pay certain songs on the radio, thus biasing the record sales. Both fights were in Summerlin's hometown of Detroit.[23]. Sonny Liston | Biography, Record, & Facts | Britannica The Rosenbergs were a husband and wife who were arrested and executed for selling secrets of the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union. With Clay quickly ducking his head left, right or away, Liston's leading left jabs largely failed to land. h2g2 - Liston Beats Patterson (1962) "But can he hit!" Pan, 2017. In 1962, Liston defeated Patterson in the world heavyweight championship. to their future fights against Muhammad Ali and Liston's tragic end. ", During an era when white journalists still described black athletes in stereotypes, Liston had long been a target of racially charged slurs; he was called a "gorilla" and "a jungle beast" in print. [100] A successful racehorse which won the Irish St Leger classic race in 2021 was named Sonnyboyliston. Tosches, Nick (2000). "It was a decent era. . Nixon was elected President in 1968. "[54] Hall of Fame matchmaker Teddy Brenner also disputed the shoulder injury, claiming he saw Liston use the same arm to throw a chair in his dressing room after the match. Media Analysis of the Cold War Section: Score: _____/5 Directions: Analyze the following media pieces relating to the Cold War and . Clay confessed later he had been hurt by the punch, but Liston was unable to press his advantage home. He beat them all. The King and I was a popular Broadway play and later turned into a movie starring Yul Brunner and Deborah Kerr. Partially deaf singer, whose song Cry was a number-one hit, Johnny Ray actually cried in performing the song. In fact, he had never even seen a woman. Of the 10,000 children born with birth defects, only 5000 lived beyond childhood. [50] "He had a deadly fear of needles," said Davey Pearl, a boxing referee and friend of Liston's. Ben Hur was a spectacular movie starring Charlton Heston. Pope Paul, Malcolm X, British Politician Sex J.F.K.