Sonny Liston – The Real Story

The Fayz Boxcast had a very special guest with the official biographer of Sonny Liston, Paul Gallender.

The life of Sonny Liston has been shrouded in mystery. Most really only know Liston from his two fights with Muhammad Ali but there is so much more to know about Liston.

No one really knows when Liston was born, no one really knows how he died or when exactly he did. What really happened in the two fights with Muhammad Ali? Was the second fight fixed as many suspected it was? After all, Liston was a man who multiple policemen were required to arrest him so could Ali really knock out Liston with a single punch?

Many suspected Liston was not 34 years old when he first fought Ali, Paul addresses the rumours that Liston may have been up to 10yrs older!

Who really killed Liston? Find out from Paul Gallender whether the mob really were in involved in his death.

Sonny Liston was one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time and he should be remembered as such. If you’re someone who loves their boxing history or a fan of Sonny Liston then you will love this episode with Paul Gallender.

You can read the book Sonny Liston The Real Story HERE