Liston vs. Besmanoff.

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  1. Joe E

    Joe E Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Look at how "thin" Liston looks here.

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  2. 2piece

    2piece Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He looks skinnier than his 1960's fights, still looks built for destruction though.
     
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  3. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    And he was only 73 years old!
     
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  4. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This fight was in late 1959. Liston was weighing in at 212 lbs at that time frame. The TV tape appears to make Liston look "thinner" than he actually was.
     
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  5. Joe E

    Joe E Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That could be, Horn. Although, I've heard that film gives the appearance of added weight.
     
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  6. Eddie Ezzard

    Eddie Ezzard Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I always thought Sonny was a bit top heavy looking but his legs here look positively Hearnsesque.
     
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  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    I don't think "thinness" was natural or comfortable for Liston. It was an anomaly for him, hence he abandoned it.
     
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  8. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Hell, he was 40 when he was born.
     
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  9. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    But the baddest fcuking 41 year old baaaby ever! Man that left of Sonny's was a thing of beauty.
     
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