I know yes, but at that time me mum probably never thought of keeping hold of it. They were big names but the legend only probably started after they got put away.
good story al. you've got a hell of a dad.you don't often hear of top sportsmen like your dad including their kids in their professional lives. you're right about reg too,what a belter.
tyson didn't , tua didn't , mccall did (i don't see it repeating many times , though) , rahman did (jetlag ? or just an excuse) in 3 fights lewis would have at least 2(1):1(1) - the worst case for lewis. in 4 fights 3(1):1(1) , again , the worst for lewis.
Great story, Al. From a time when gangsters still had a little heart. I guess I'm getting jaded. 'Cause I figured they were going to seek some sort of retribution for the snub. A better day, it was. Thanks. :good
Funny you should say that because shortly after they asked to make another appearance. I asked my dad if he did it and he looked at me, smiled and said "you don't say no to them fellas twice". He had a great night as it happens, they were boxing people themselves.
The earliest he could have been born was the middle of 1930, more than likely it was 1932. Nicolay Valuev has held championship belts and his fists might be bigger than Sonny's. He was also said to knock the stuffing out of headgear. Sparred with George Foreman. Was featured in a commercial with Andy Warhol.
Was nearly thrown out of a window by former British, Empire and European Bantamweight champion Peter Keenan.
And what about Las Vegas casino brawl with Ali? It is reported that Liston pointed gun at Clay...Is it true? Any news on that?
In a film called 'The Greatest', Liston even fires the gun, Ali stars as himself in that one as well.