How much of an impact did Sonny Liston have on George Foreman's life?

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  1. he grant

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    Where was this from? He gave Liston a lot of credit , learned from him, told a story that Liston had him read a contract for him almost but not quite admitting that Liston couldn’t read or read well. Foreman also patterned himself after NFL legend Jim Brown saying he grew himself a mustache to look like Jim Brown.
     
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    I think George definitely modeled his first career image on Liston, but only from a boxing standpoint. He didn't pick up Liston's personal habits of drinking and gambling.
     
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    Or his pals, Frankie Carbo and Blinky Palermo.
     
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    Damn was there anyone in history who was taught by more hall of famers then George Foreman lol
    Archie, Sandy, Liston, Louis we missing anyone?
     
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    Clancy. Dundee in Career2.
     
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