How did Sonny Liston pick up the nickname "Sonny"

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  1. TechSavvyDude

    TechSavvyDude New Member Full Member

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    He was born as Charles L Liston. (I am not sure what the middle L stands for)

    But how did the nickname "Sonny" come about?
     
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  2. Il Duce

    Il Duce Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A very good question.

    His wife only called him Charles.
    His good friends called him T.C. for Top Cat.
     
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  3. Boxed Ears

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    It was "sunny" for his general disposition. Then they changed it at Ellis Island.
     
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  4. Il Duce

    Il Duce Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Truth,

    While in prison, in Jefferson City, Missouri.
    Charles Liston enrolled in the prison boxing program.

    It was run by Joe Gonzalez, who called Charles Liston 'Sonny Boy'.
     
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  5. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Because of that big beautiful smile of his.
     
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  7. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Duce got it right
     
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