Sonny Liston

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1. When was Sonny Liston born?Circa 1930
2. Where was Sonny Liston born?Sanders, Louisiana, USA
3. How heavy is Sonny Liston?1962-1964 (Undisputed), 1963-1964 (WBC Inaugural)
4. What is the career?Professional boxer from 1953 to 1970
5. What is the key opponents?Floyd Patterson, Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay)
6. Who was Sonny Liston?Sonny Liston was a famous heavyweight boxer known as "the Big Bear" for his huge size and power. He won the world heavyweight championship in 1962 and 1963.

Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion: A boxer holding all recognized major world titles simultaneously in the heavyweight division.
Formidable Jab: A powerful and effective straight punch thrown with the lead hand, often used to control distance and set up other punches.
Controversy/Suspicion of a Fix: Situations in sports where there are doubts or accusations that a match outcome was predetermined or unfairly influenced.