Sonny Liston vs Rockys Resume

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  1. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    If he had got his act together, and trained like his life depended upon it, he might just have seen off Clay before he peaked.

    At the very least, it was worth a try!
     
    janitor, Dec 19, 2019
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    It depends upon Liston.

    If he is swilling back whisky the night before the fight, as he actually did before some title fights, then you can't afford that kind of liberty against a fighter like Charles!
     
    janitor, Dec 19, 2019
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Idk, I think Walcott would have been problematic for Liston. But Liston may end up getting to him.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Dec 19, 2019
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Yeah...Liston crushes Ali between 1960-63.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Dec 19, 2019
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    My granddad always thought Charles would beat Liston.
     
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    I've always thought that Walcott would be a tricky fight for Ali.
     
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