1960 Sonny Liston vs Oliver McCall in his prime

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Who wins and how

  1. Liston KO/TKO

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    22.2%

  2. McCall KO/TKO

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  3. Liston Decision

    7 vote(s)
    77.8%

  4. McCall Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Liston had a great run in 1960. However none of his opponents had the size, strength and chin of McCall. I think Liston wins a UD but it's a rougher than expected scrap for Liston.
     
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  2. Usyk is the best

    Usyk is the best Active Member Full Member

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    Liston beats the hell out of McCall but is unable to KO him
     
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  3. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Liston, but it’s interesting whether he’d stop him or not, I believe he could, but he may settle for a decision.
     
    Devon, Dec 21, 2025
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  4. Fergy

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    Liston gets a decision,hard fought in parts.
     
    Fergy, Dec 21, 2025
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    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    McCall had a steel chin, so Liston on points...
     
    CroBox29, Dec 23, 2025
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