Charles Sonny Liston, In The Jack Johnson Era?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Can you picture liston making his way in the heavyweight division, around the same time as Jack Johnson etc? No doubt he'd be in the same position as the other black contender s, having to face each other time and time again.
    So how's he fare, this Liston coming thru? Do you see him getting pole position to face Burns?
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    He would be in prison from a young age. Killed in jail aged 55 or so.
     
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  3. Bogey picker

    Bogey picker Former child banned Full Member

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    Jack johnson couldnt knock the skin off a rice pudding
     
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  4. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He might've been killed if he fought in that era.
     
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  5. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sonny would be the man, though Jack might beat him in a 15 rouder.
     
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  6. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Took the question from 0 to 100 real quick. You feelin okay?
     
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