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Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

The story of the life and career of boxer Sonny Liston, who rose from being a violent street enforcer for an organized crime ring to become the heavyweight champion of the world.

Top Cast

  • Sonny Liston

    Sonny Liston

    Self (archival footage)

  • William Nack

    William Nack

    Self - Writer

  • Jerry Izenberg

    Jerry Izenberg

    Self

  • Geraldine Liston

    Geraldine Liston

    Self

  • Raymond Munson

    Raymond Munson

    Self - friend

  • Nigel Collins

    Nigel Collins

    Self - Ring magazine

  • Pat Putnam

    Pat Putnam

    Self - boxing historian

Overview

The story of the life and career of boxer Sonny Liston, who rose from being a violent street enforcer for an organized crime ring to become the heavyweight champion of the world.

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