Sonny Liston -vs- Gene Tunney

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Holmes' Jab, Jul 25, 2007.


  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Liston didn't stop Whitehurst, but in their a second fight he came pretty close.

    "Whitehurst was knocked through the ropes in the final seconds of the fight. The Associated Press reported: "In a wild flurry of lefts and rights, Liston sent Whitehurst reeling through the ropes. Whitehurst lay on the apron as referee Harry Kessler began his count. He was trying to get back in the ring when the final gong sounded at the count of eight."
     
  2. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If Tunney beat Liston in this fight...it wouldn't surprise me.