Sonny Liston became the new heavyweight boxing champion of the world last night by knocking out Floyd Patterson with a stunning left hook in 2 minutes and 6 seconds of the first round. Three quick ...

Sonny Liston was one of the most dominant world champions in history and began his reign with a win over a man whose career was ended by Muhammad Ali. Outside of a rare loss in his eighth career fight ...

After losing his heavyweight title via a first-round knockout by Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson felt humiliated. He sometimes would walk the streets in disguise, not wanting to be recognized. Ten ...

Floyd Patterson was one of the most popular boxers of all-time. Sonny Liston one of the most unpopular. But greatly feared. On this day, 50 years ago Patterson would lose his heavyweight title to ...