Would Sonny Liston rule the HW division now?

Im confident he could beat Wladimir and Valuev. Vitali would be a sterner test due to his durability and awkwardness.

 

You are one stupid SOB.

 

Liston weighed in roughly at about 220 lbs, I dont know any cruisers that big.

I think people are underestimating just how strong a man Liston was, I dont even see Vitali out-muscling him to be honest, Liston was a force, he gave prime Ali all he could handle for 6 rds when a little past his own peak.

 

He was slow as hell....

 

:huh

Ive heard it all on ESB now

 

Give Sonny Liston the same chance as any man today. With the diets, supliments and "other" stimulants taken by today fighters, he would be a complete nightmare. One thing he came into the ring with, is agression...... feirce agression. His attitude, and demeanor would have most heavies in fits.

I wonder if Holfield (late 90s) would be able to change his way of thinking???

 

He'd win a tittle that's for sure but mo he would not rule the heavyweights.

 

Hell yes.
Anyone who disagrees is a ******.

 

They are bigger 6'3, but you cant say they are "superheavyweights" like Klitchkos or Lewis..Ali was 6'3 or more and look at my avatar

 

he had good defense if you watch his fights closely.

and yes he would destroy todays heavy's. he will struggle with vitali and destroy wlad. vitali is a tougher challenge becos of his extra reach, workrate and overall toughness.

 

On what basis?

He beat Patterson, Machen and Folley then what?

I mean, Ingemar Johansson did that, even before Sonny ever got to them.