Podcast appearances and mentions of Sonny Liston

Une overdose d'héroïne. Une mort naturelle comme l'écrit le légiste. Ou bien tout simplement un meurtre, dans le huis clos d'une chambre à coucher, à la veille du Jour de l'An 1971. Cinquante ans après, la mort de Sonny Liston, l'un des plus grands boxeurs de tous les temps, demeure une énigme totale. Une vérité occultée.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Une overdose d'héroïne. Une mort naturelle comme l'écrit le légiste. Ou bien tout simplement un meurtre, dans le huis clos d'une chambre à coucher, à la veille du Jour de l'An 1971. Cinquante ans après, la mort de Sonny Liston, l'un des plus grands boxeurs de tous les temps, demeure une énigme totale. Une vérité occultée.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Send us a textIf in a parallel universe young Cassius Clay does not take up boxing. how would this have affected Heavyweight boxingin the 1960's, in particular Sonny Liston.

The rematch between Sonny Liston and champion Muhammad Ali ended quickly with Ali knocking out Liston in the first round. In what arena did the fight take place? Play. Share. Listen with actor and filmmaker, Garry Pastore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Il était l'homme que personne ne voulait aimer. Mais que tout le monde craignait.Un champion sans sourire, sans public, sans pardon.Sonny Liston. Le boxeur sorti des prisons du Sud pour régner sur le monde… avant de mourir seul, dans une maison de Las Vegas.Une seringue plantée dans le bras. Et aucune réponse claire sur ce qui s'est vraiment passé.Bienvenue dans Boxe de Crime.Aujourd'hui, on plonge dans l'histoire du plus dangereux… et du plus mal-aimé des champions poids lourds.Sonny Liston : le champion des ombres.

On June 3, 2016, Muhammad Ali — the three-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, civil rights activist, and one of the most transformative figures in sports and culture — passed away at the age of 74. Ali first rose to prominence after stunning the world with his upset victory over Sonny Liston in 1964, and shortly thereafter changed his name to Muhammad Ali, declaring allegiance to his Muslim faith. In the ring, he was poetry in motion — a heavyweight who could “float like a butterfly and sting like a bee” — defeating legends like Joe Frazier and George. Outside the ring, his refusal to fight in Vietnam and his lifelong advocacy for justice, dignity, and peace made him a hero to. By the time of his passing, Ali was no longer just “The Greatest” in boxing — he was a citizen of the world, revered for his humanity as much as his athleticism. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blue Sunshine, LSD, Brotherhood of Eternal Love, Timothy Leary, William Mellon Hitchcock, Ronald Hadley Stark, orange sunshine acid, flashbacks, the mythology around orange sunshine, Jerry Brown, Jeff Lieberman, Sonny Liston, Lieberman as noided, cult casting, Zalman King, exploitation films, 1970s nihilism, shopping malls and American consumer culture, noided political thrillers, punk counterculture, how the punks saw Blue Sunshine, 1950s sci-fi as an influence on Blue Sunshine, Stanford, MK-ULTRA, The GloveMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muhammad Ali is widely recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all-time and one of the most important figures of the 20th century. In addition to his long and celebrated career as a boxer and three-time heavyweight champion of the world, Ali changed the conversation about race, religion, and politics in America. Ali's refusal to be inducted into the U.S. military during the Vietnam War on religious grounds—a profound act of resistance that resulted not only in Ali's three-plus-year exile from professional boxing, but also a criminal conviction and five year-prison sentence that Ali almost had to serve until it was reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court—represented a pivotal moment of the 1960s. Ali has been the subject of numerous books and documentary films, including the Oscar-winning When We Were Kings (1996) and The Trials of Muhammad Ali (2013). He is also the subject of the 2001 Hollywood biopic, Ali (co-written and directed by Michael Mann and starring Will Smith as Ali), which focuses on the ten-year period from Ali's capture of the heavyweight crown from Sonny Liston in 1964 to Ali's fight against George Foreman in Zaire in 1974 (the famed “Rumble in the Jungle”). Once a sharply polarizing figure, Ali became one of the most celebrated and eulogized individuals in America, whose rich, if not incomparable, legacy reverberates around the world today. This episode is hosted by Professor Jonathan Hafetz, a faculty affiliate of the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and Rights, and was originally released on his Law and Film Podcast.Support the showSupport the Center for Security, Race and Rights by following us and making a donation: Donate: https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/csrr-support/20046.html Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbUfYcWGZapBNYvCObiCpp3qtxgH_jFy Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rucsrr Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Threads: https://threads.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/rucsrr Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/rucsrr Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://csrr.rutgers.edu/newsroom/sign-up-for-newsletter/

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA JÓVENES 2025“HOY ES TENDENCIA”Narrado por: Daniel RamosDesde: Connecticut, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================28 de JunioSudor y lágrimas«Cuando pasen por el valle de las Lágrimas lo convertirán en manantial». Salmos 84: 6El 25 de febrero de 1964, Cassius Clay se enfrentó a Sonny Liston por el título mundial, los de los pesos pesados. En su libro Blood Brothers, Randy Roberts y Johnny Smith relatan que al finalizar el tercer asalto era obvio que Clay sería el vencedor. Fue entonces cuando Sonny Liston le dijo a Joe Polino: «Juice the gloves»; es decir, que untara una sustancia ilegal en los guantes.Durante el cuarto asalto, Clay empezó a quejarse. Los ojos le ardían y no podía ver. Convencido de que Liston había hecho trampa, le pidió a su entrenador que le cortara los guantes, pero eso implicaría perder la pelea. Entonces, el entrenador le dijo: «Mantén la distancia hasta que se te despeje la vista. Esta es la gran pelea. Nadie se rinde en una pelea por el campeonato de los pesos pesados».El quinto asalto resultó ser horrible para Clay; recibió muchos golpes y sus ojos ardían. Fue entonces cuando ocurrió algo extraordinario. El sudor y las lágrimas le limpiaron los ojos, devolviéndole la vista y el control de la pelea. Cuando sonó la campana para dar inicio al séptimo asalto, Liston no se levantó del banquillo, perdiendo así la pelea. Cuando le preguntaron a Clay cómo había logrado la victoria, él respondió: «Sabía que solo tenía que resistir y luchar, resistir y seguir llorando, hasta que las lágrimas me limpiaran los ojos. Sabía que cuando recuperara la vista, la victoria sería mía porque ya había ganado la pelea».Satanás sabe que ya ha perdido, así que hará todo lo posible, incluso trampas, para cegarte y derribarte. Por eso, habrá momentos en los que todo parecerá perdido en tu vida. En esos momentos, el versículo de hoy cobra relevancia. Las lágrimas que tú y yo derramamos como resultado del dolor y la angustia en nuestras batallas se convierten en un manantial que aclara nuestra vista y, unido a la perseverancia, nos conducen a la victoria.Los que colocan su esperanza en Dios, ya tienen la pelea ganada. Son capaces de convertir incluso el valle más desierto y desolado en un oasis del que brota agua de vida. Por eso hoy te invito a perseverar a pesar del dolor y las lágrimas. Resiste y sigue luchando, resiste y sigue llorando. No te rindas, porque tu victoria ya está asegurada. 

This Sunday, May 25th marks the 60th anniversary of the Muhammed Ali vs Sonny Liston fight, that ended in the iconic image of Ali standing over Liston. C&R highlight some of the most iconic images in sports, from Jordan to "The catch." And details are here for the Covino & Rich 20th anniversary celebration in Vegas. RSVP now and hope to see you there! #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Sunday, May 25th marks the 60th anniversary of the Muhammed Ali vs Sonny Liston fight, that ended in the iconic image of Ali standing over Liston. C&R highlight some of the most iconic images in sports, from Jordan to "The catch." And details are here for the Covino & Rich 20th anniversary celebration in Vegas. RSVP now and hope to see you there! #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts Tony and Rick for an exclusive interview with boxing legend Chuck Wepner. Known as “The Bayonne Bleeder,” Chuck shares incredible stories from his storied career, including his iconic 1975 fight against Muhammad Ali, where he knocked down the champ, inspiring Rocky. From his gritty bouts with Sonny Liston and George Foreman to his wild wrestling match with Victor the Bear, Wepner's tales are packed with heart and humor. Perfect for boxing fans, Rocky enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a true underdog story! Tune in for an unforgettable chat about resilience, courage, and a life in the ring.

Muhammad Ali is widely recognized as one of the greatest athletes of all-time and one of the most important figures of the 20th century. In addition to his long and celebrated career as a boxer and three-time heavyweight champion of the world, Ali changed the conversation about race, religion, and politics in America. Ali's refusal to be inducted into the U.S. military during the Vietnam War on religious grounds—a profound act of resistance that resulted not only in Ali's three-plus-year exile from professional boxing, but also a criminal conviction and five year-prison sentence that Ali almost had to serve until it was reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court—represented a pivotal moment of the 1960s. Ali has been the subject of numerous books and documentary films, including the Oscar-winning When We Were Kings (1996) and The Trials of Muhammad Ali (2013). He is also the subject of the 2001 Hollywood biopic, Ali (co-written and directed by Michael Mann and starring Will Smith as Ali), which focuses on the ten-year period from Ali's capture of the heavyweight crown from Sonny Liston in 1964 to Ali's fight against George Foreman in Zaire in 1974 (the famed “Rumble in the Jungle”). Once a sharply polarizing figure, Ali became one of the most celebrated and eulogized individuals in America, whose rich, if not incomparable, legacy reverberates around the world today.  Timestamps:0:00    Introduction2:22      Formative experiences5:00     From Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali10:26    Opposition to the Vietnam draft13:16     Ali's loss of his prime years15:42     The broader significance of Ali's opposition to induction 18:08    Ali's legal challenges and the U.S. Supreme Court22:48:   The Fight of the Century24:06    From a symbol of resistance to reconciliation27:50     Becoming a global icon: The Rumble in the Jungle35:30    Ali and Howard Cosell 36:57    Ali and Malcolm X41:08    Some problems of the Ali biopic44:12     Ali's post-boxing career47:53    Sports and resistance: Ali's legacy      Further reading:Hauser, Thomas, Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times (1991)Kindred, Dave, Sound and Fury: Two Powerful Lives, One Fateful Friendship (2006)Lederman, Marty, “The story of Cassius Clay v. United States,” SCOTUSBlog (June 8, 2016)Lipsyte, Robert, Free to Be Muhammad Ali (1978)Marqusee, Mike, Redemption Song: Muhammad Ali and the Spirit of the Sixties (2017)Remnick, David, King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero (1998)Zirin, Dave, Muhammad Ali Handbook (2007)Zirin, Dave, The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World (2022)Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonathan is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. He has written many books and articles about the law. He has litigated important cases to protect civil liberties and human rights while working at the ACLU and other organizations. Jonathan is a huge film buff and has been watching, studying, and talking about movies for as long as he can remember. For more information about Jonathan, here's a link to his bio: https://law.shu.edu/profiles/hafetzjo.htmlYou can contact him at jonathanhafetz@gmail.comYou can follow him on X (Twitter) @jonathanhafetz You can follow the podcast on X (Twitter) @LawOnFilmYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @lawonfilmpodcast

After beating Joe Frazier and George Foreman in two of the biggest fights in boxing history, Muhammad Ali was looking for an easy win over somebody. Enter Chuck Wepner... This would be a walk in the park for the champ before he could move on to bigger things. Chuck had other plans. After knocking Ali down in the 9th round Wepner told his trainer Al Braverman to start the car... "We're going to the bank, " he said. "We're millionaires." To which Braverman told his fighter, "You better turn around. He's getting up and he looks pissed off." For the remainder of the fight, Ali battered the challenger, opening up cuts above both of Wepner's eyes. But Wepner kept coming, and kept coming, and never stopped until 19 seconds left in the 15th round when Ali sent him to the canvas... and even then, Wepner got back up, but the fight was stopped. He had given everything he had and then some and his courageous fight caught the attention of everyone... most notably a young Sylvester Stallone who would use this Wepner fight against Ali to write a screenplay about a fighter getting the opportunity of a lifetime, and coming this close to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world. We know him as Rocky Balboa. But another filmmaker also was interested in the story of Chuck Wepner. Enter Jeff Feuerzeig, who wasn't as interested in Rocky Balboa, but rather... The Bayonne Bleeder, Wepner. So Feuerzeig set out to tell the story of Wepner in an ESPN 30-for-30 documentary called 'The Real Rocky" and then followed that up by writing the screenplay for a feature film titled, "Chuck" starring Liev Schreiber. Nobody knows the story of Chuck Wepner better than Feuerzeig and he joins us this week on the 50-year anniversary of when this unheralded fighter got into the ring with the most famous boxer of all-time, and stood toe-to-toe with the great Ali for 15 rounds. Feuerzeig tells how he first heard of Chuck as an 11-year old kid and the fight Wepner had against Sonny Liston that was the bloodiest battle one could imagine. The Sundance Award winning director for The Devil and Daniel Johnston, Feuerzeig tells the story of how over 30 years after the Ali fight, he was able to tell the story of the Real Rocky on ESPN's signature 30-for-30 series and how the ensuing court battle of the former marine Wepner, vs the Hollywood icon, Stallone was more a matter of honor and recognition than anything else. March 24, 1975 had Chuck Wepner on the cover of Sports Illustrated... the day he and Ali battled in Cleveland, Ohio for all the world to see... Wepner's 15 minutes of fame, turned into 15 rounds of theatre... and Jeff Feuerzeig tells the story better than anyone and shares it with us on the Past Our Prime podcast. Listen, download, review... all that good stuff... wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sonny Liston

February 25, 1964. A young Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston to become Heavyweight champion of the world. This episode originally aired in 2022.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you ever going to text me?This episode is MUCH kinder to Chewbacca than Han Solo ever was.Jason, Jim and Joseph have an enlightened discussion about the best modern black-and-white movies made in the past fifty years.Live on the podcast, Jason discovers he is color blind!!!A young Cousin Eddie looks more inbred in black and white.Joseph makes a pitch to P--- Hub for sponsorship.The Big Knockers come through better in black and white.Just as wrong as seeing Herman Munster in color.Jason accuses Joseph of being an anti-Dentite.Jim likes to keep his hands warm.George "The Animal" Steele.Jim makes an unsolicited plea to reconsider the value of the 1979 "Makin' It" sitcom. (Seriously, does anyone remember "Makin' It"?)Why can't a photograph like the iconic Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston shot be taken today?

Une overdose d'héroïne. Une mort naturelle comme l'écrit le légiste. Ou bien tout simplement un meurtre, dans le huis clos d'une chambre à coucher, à la veille du Jour de l'An 1971. Cinquante ans après, la mort de Sonny Liston, l'un des plus grands boxeurs de tous les temps, demeure une énigme totale. Une vérité occultée. Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles. Ecoutez L'heure du Crime avec Jean-Alphonse Richard du 30 octobre 2024.

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Muhammad Ali, was an African-American boxer, activist, entertainer, and philanthropist. Many experts regard Ali has the best heavyweight boxer of all time, and the greatest sportsman of the 20th Century. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. he became the heavyweight champ in 1964, and retired in 1981. Ali was an early performer of spoken word poetry and rap music. In 1963 his album "I Am The Greatest" was nominated for a Grammy Award. In 2001, Muhammad Ali was presented with the Presidential Citizens Medal by U.S. President Bill Clinton. You're going to hear ABC Radio's ringside descriptions of Ali's 1964 fight against heavyweight champ Sonny Liston which put him on the path to greatness.  From 1971 we'll hear Mutual Broadcasting System coverage of Ali's first bout with Joe Frazier which was called the "Fight of the Century". Unfortunately, during the late 1960s boxing promoters banned live ringside reporting by broadcasters, to force fans to buy tickets for closed circuit telecasts in theaters, thus ending radio's long tradition of carrying fights live from the scene. It also sparked a long decline in the popularity of boxing. Finally, there's a 1979 Muhammad Ali press conference on United Nations radio in New York, held just two years before he retired.  More at KRobCollection.com

Step back into 1962 with Johnny Rabbit as he shares fascinating stories of St. Louis life. Hear about the opening of the Playboy Club at 3914 Lindell, the thriving Grand Burlesque Theater, and sports highlights like Sonny Liston's heavyweight championship win. Johnny also recalls the unique entertainment area at Johnny Noll Tire Company, a Notre Dame High School fundraiser for leukemia victims, and the tense violence in Kenlock that year

In the wake of the Attica Prison Uprising, BB King performs for the prisoners at Sing Sing Prison in 1972. The Thanksgiving Day concert sparks a new conversation about prisoner rights. Documentarian Daivd Hoffman recalls his time behind the camera, watching BB King perform, and how he softened the hearts of otherwise life-hardened men. Meanwhile, with the surly Sonny Liston as a role model, George Foreman rises in the ranks as a heavyweight. He fights the Champ, Smokin' Joe Frazier, and is held hostage in Venezuela.   FILM/VIDEO REFERENCES Muhammad Ali poem from the Cathal O'Shannon TV show (available on YouTube) Sing Sing Thanksgiving, documentary by David Hoffman (available on YouTube) BOOKS “The Rumble in the Jungle” by Lewis Erenberg “Angela Davis: an autobiography” by Angela Davis  “Hit Me, Fred” by Fred Wesley (autobiography)  “Smokin' Joe” by Joe Frazier and Phil Berger (autobiography) “Smokin' Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier” by Mark Kram Jr.  “By George” by George Foreman (autobiography)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Une overdose d'héroïne. Une mort naturelle comme l'écrit le légiste. Ou bien tout simplement un meurtre, dans le huis clos d'une chambre à coucher, à la veille du Jour de l'An 1971. Cinquante ans après, la mort de Sonny Liston, l'un des plus grands boxeurs de tous les temps, demeure une énigme totale. Une vérité occultée. Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles. Ecoutez L'heure du Crime avec Jean-Alphonse Richard du 30 octobre 2024.

Une overdose d'héroïne. Une mort naturelle comme l'écrit le légiste. Ou bien tout simplement un meurtre, dans le huis clos d'une chambre à coucher, à la veille du Jour de l'An 1971. Cinquante ans après, la mort de Sonny Liston, l'un des plus grands boxeurs de tous les temps, demeure une énigme totale. Une vérité occultée. Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles. Ecoutez L'heure du Crime avec Jean-Alphonse Richard du 30 octobre 2024.

La mort mystérieuse du boxeur Sonny Liston, l'affaire Albert Pel ou encore l'impossible suicide de Joséphine Bard... Découvrez le programme de "L'heure du crime" pour la semaine du 28 octobre au 1er novembre. C'est une nouveauté que vous propose l'équipe de "L'heure du crime" cette saison. Chaque dimanche, retrouvez, Justine Vignaux et Jean-Alphonse Richard dans un podcast inédit. Ensemble, ils vous présentent le programme de la semaine à venir, du lundi au vendredi, de 14h à 15h sur RTL. Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles.

Muhammad Ali and George Foreman's heavyweight title fight is considered one of the greatest sporting events of all time. What's less well known is that five weeks earlier in the very same stadium, James Brown headlined an epic, three-day long, pre-fight music festival. Rumble braids together both boxing and music history for a compelling account of Muhammad Ali's growth into both The People's Champ and the GOAT. For his first title fight, he takes on the “bad man” Sonny Liston. REFERENCE BOOKS: Ali: The Greatest, My Own Story by Muhammad Ali Ali: A Life by Jonathan Eig Rumble In the Jungle by Lewis ErenbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muhammad Ali and George Foreman's heavyweight title fight is considered one of the greatest sporting events of all time. What's less well known is that five weeks earlier in the very same stadium, James Brown headlined an epic, three-day long, pre-fight music festival. Rumble braids together both boxing and music history for a compelling account of Muhammad Ali's growth into both The People's Champ and the GOAT. For his first title fight, he takes on the “bad man” Sonny Liston. REFERENCE BOOKS: Ali: The Greatest, My Own Story by Muhammad Ali Ali: A Life by Jonathan Eig Rumble In the Jungle by Lewis ErenbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition we take a look at African-American professional boxer Jersey Joe Walcott, who is regarded among the best heavyweights in the world during the 1940s and 1950s, winning the title at the age of 37. Walcott was born in 1914, and was only 15 years old when his father died. He quit school and worked in a soup factory to support his mother and 11 younger brothers and sisters, and then began training as a boxer. His first bout was in 1930. His last fight was in 1953, when he was knocked out by Rocky Marciano in the first round. After retiring from boxing, Walcott did some acting, playing small parts in a few movies and television shows. In 1956, Walcott performed the role of George the Trainer, in the Humphrey Bogart boxing drama The Harder They Fall. Walcott also refereed several boxing matches, including the second fight between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston. From 1971 to 1974, Walcott was the elected Sheriff of Camden County, New Jersey, the first African-American to hold the position. From 1975 to 1984, Walcott was the chairman of the New Jersey State Athletic Commission. You're going to hear Jersey Joe Walcott take on boxing legend Joe Louis in a 1948 rematch on ABC radio. It's one of the earliest bouts broadcast on closed circuit television. More at KRobCollection.com

An interesting weekend with numerous women's world titel fights in three different locations lead our latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!'Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all.They talk the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN show Friday night in New York, as Mikaela Mayer goes for the WBO women's welterweight title against the UK's Sandy Ryan in the main event. Will Mayer get a world title back after being without one for over two years? Also, Xander Zayas and Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington are in the undercard fights that we discuss.There's also an undisputed women's junior lightweight title fight on Friday night in Georgia, but you haven't heard very much about Alycia Baumgardner in this one. Dan laments.Meanwhile, in England on Saturday veteran Terri Harper will challenge unbeaten but little known Rhiannon Dixon for the WBO lightweight crown in the Matchroom Boxing/DAZN main event.There's fight news about the likely strawweight unification title bout with Oscar Collazo vto meet Thammanoon Niyomtrong (Knockout CP Freshmart) in November in an intriguing matchup. Plus, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol and full card held a presser on Wednesday in London in advance of their October card in Saudi Arabia. The guys are getting reved up for this one.Finally, some nostalgia on the 62nd anniversary of "Sonny" Liston becoming heavyweight champion of the world with a 1 round demoliton of Floyd Patterson. And, much more recently from 2009, Dan was ringside in L.A. as Vitali Kltischko wiped out Chris Arreola defending the WBC heavyweight title with a memory of his own drama post-fight!It's all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

An interesting weekend with numerous women's world titel fights in three different locations lead our latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!'Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com to go over it all.They talk the Top Rank Boxing/ESPN show Friday night in New York, as Mikaela Mayer goes for the WBO women's welterweight title against the UK's Sandy Ryan in the main event. Will Mayer get a world title back after being without one for over two years? Also, Xander Zayas and Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington are in the undercard fights that we discuss.There's also an undisputed women's junior lightweight title fight on Friday night in Georgia, but you haven't heard very much about Alycia Baumgardner in this one. Dan laments.Meanwhile, in England on Saturday veteran Terri Harper will challenge unbeaten but little known Rhiannon Dixon for the WBO lightweight crown in the Matchroom Boxing/DAZN main event.There's fight news about the likely strawweight unification title bout with Oscar Collazo vto meet Thammanoon Niyomtrong (Knockout CP Freshmart) in November in an intriguing matchup. Plus, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol and full card held a presser on Wednesday in London in advance of their October card in Saudi Arabia. The guys are getting reved up for this one.Finally, some nostalgia on the 62nd anniversary of "Sonny" Liston becoming heavyweight champion of the world with a 1 round demoliton of Floyd Patterson. And, much more recently from 2009, Dan was ringside in L.A. as Vitali Kltischko wiped out Chris Arreola defending the WBC heavyweight title with a memory of his own drama post-fight!It's all on the latest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

There was shock and awe in the air at Wembley Stadium as Daniel Dubois demolished Anthony Joshua to continue his stunning career turnaround.What does this mean for Joshua, at 34 years old? Can he possibly come back? And is Dubois really as dangerous as he looked?In This Week we focus on another heavyweight thrashing as we go back to 1962 and the violent coronation of Sonny Liston.Subscribe to Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOpeningBellPodcastAnd if you can't subscribe, please drop us a review to help our visibility.Many thanks, one and all! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the climactic conclusion of Floyd's story, we immerse ourselves in the gripping narrative of his two legendary bouts with Sonny Liston. We also uncover his pivotal contributions to the civil rights campaign during the tumultuous 1960s, and ultimately, we encapsulate his storied boxing career and other significant moments in his larger-than-life journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the climactic conclusion of Floyd's story, we immerse ourselves in the gripping narrative of his two legendary bouts with Sonny Liston. We also uncover his pivotal contributions to the civil rights campaign during the tumultuous 1960s, and ultimately, we encapsulate his storied boxing career and other significant moments in his larger-than-life journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there a more Jersey story than a guy who becomes a beloved hero for almost winning? Chuck Wepner grew up in hardscrabble Bayonne. He served in the US Marines and was the NJ state heavyweight boxing champion. He bled all over Bayonne Times Editor Rosy Rosenberg's leisure suit in his 1970 fight against Sonny Liston and earned the nickname “The Bayonne Bleeder.” He fought Muhammad Ali in his prime as a huge underdog and stunningly managed to knock him down. His triumphant defeat inspired Sylvester Stallone to write the movie “Rocky.” He did three years in Northern State Prison (“I ran the place.”) He fought Andre the Giant and Victor the Kodiak bear (twice) in Asbury Park.  And that's just the beginning. Join Jersey Angle host Brian Donohue as he sits down at the kitchen table with 85-year-old Chuck Wepner, the only person whom the governor of New Jersey could possibly bestow with vanity license plates bearing one simple word: “Champ.”

Prepare to step into the ring with returning guest ez from the EZ Sports Podcast as we uncork a few and exchange swings over one of boxing's greatest puzzles—the "Phantom Punch." With a glass in hand, we revisit the legendary Ali vs. Liston bout, scrutinizing the knockout that left the sports world in a daze. Was Ali's punch really that phantom-like? ez isn't pulling any punches with his take on the fight's spectacle and the ensuing legacy that continues to shadow both Ali and Liston.But there's more to a fighter than the blows he delivers or absorbs, and Sonny Liston's life story is as complex as the conspiracies that follow his name. From a childhood marred by abuse to a career intertwined with the mob, Liston's journey from the canvas to the grave is a tale of power, fear, and suspicion. Our conversation walks you through the dark alleys of Liston's past, exposing the societal battles that shadowed his every step and the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.As we pour one out for the unanswered questions left in the wake of Liston's mysterious end, we'll navigate through the theories that refuse to rest. The credibility of the official heroin overdose narrative; the unexplained delay in reporting his death; the whispers of mafia involvement—all get tabled as ez shares insights that might just leave you questioning the stories we've been told. Join us for a toast to the unknown and a hearty debate on one of the sport's most enduring conspiracies.

A bounce back KO for unbeaten super middleweight Edgar Berlanga leads off, but we also have KOs in the Japanese bantamweight title fights and some tremendous nostalgia involving the massive heavyweight title upset by then, Cassius Clay over Sonny Liston, on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is joined by insider Dan Rafael of BigFightWeekend.com and they go break it all down.From Berlanga's KO of Padraig McCrory in Orlando headlining the Matchroom Boxing show there to the wins by knockout for Takuma Inoue and Junto Nakatani in separate world bantamewieght title fights in Tokyo, there's lots of insight and analysis.There's also fight news on whom Subriel Matias and his next opponent at 140 lb., Francis Ngannou will apparently go back to MMA after he boxes Anthony Joshua in two weeks and why is Ryan Garcia the only one saying that his Devin Haney title challenge isn't happening in New York?Finally, some nostalgia on Clay/Muhammad Ali caprturing the heavyeight title in a massive surprise of over Sonny Liston 60 years ago this weekend and the horrible result for American Gerald McClellan being knocked out and being permanently brain damaged by Nigel Benn in February 1995. And, some personal insight on Dan Rafael beginning his boxing career, as the USA today boxing writer 24 years ago this weekend.It's all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss arguably the most important sporting event in South Florida's history. It's the 60th anniversary of Sonny Liston's defeat at the hands of Cassius Clay, who would go on to become Muhammad Ali and change the course of history.Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook!And visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for your "Elect Ralph Renick Governor" bumper sticker, t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material!The Greatest Weekend - 60th Anniversary of Clay vs. Liston Fight Tickets, Multiple Dates | EventbriteMuhammad Ali | Washington Ave. BID (washavemb.com)AP Archive - YouTube - Clay AND ListonWolfson Archives | MDC Archives | Miami Dade CollegeWatch Muhammad Ali | Full Documentary by Ken BurnsKing of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero by David RemnickMuhammad Ali: Made in Miami | Miami-Dade Public Library System (iiivega.com)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the 60th anniversary of the first fight between Muhammad Ali(Cassius Clay) and Sonny Liston the guys talk about this historic fight! This fight is one of the defining Sporting Events of the 20th century! They talk about how big of an upset this was for Ali. How Sonny Liston was feared and was the most intimidating fighter of all time. Ali's great verbal skills and if they got in Liston's head? Ali being associated with Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam. How this fight helped to define the 1960's and beyond. All this and more on Bigger Than The Game with Deremy and Jose! Please check out the rewatch of this legendary fight on our YouTube channel!! https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCKDO9o1p7W_dyyGhmpY5oog/featured

It's a barn burner of an episode featuring our amazing friend, Setoiyo! Back in October he came on the pod to tell us all about the history surrounding the boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston in 1964. A lot of incredible ground is covered in this episode. You can listen to Setoiyo's album on apple music or follow him on instagram to laugh and learn so much more everyday! Last call for the Hey Hun tier! To become a Pearlmania500 Team leader: Join our patreon (not a cult): https://pearlmania500.netYou can preorder HNWD's album here: http://hisnamewasdusk.comThe Pearlmans have a Post Office Box: P.O. Box 72549, Thorndale, PA 19372.Our theme song and all of the music for our show comes from our friend's project called "His Name Was Dusk." You can get his album "Let Us Prey" at "hisnamewasdusk.com" and hear all of his other music projects at "tesseractsociety.com" Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Float like a butterfly, sting like... a standup comic? Sixty years ago, long before the current golden age of smack talk, a 21-year-old Cassius Clay was nominated for a Grammy, for what should be considered the first diss album — a poetic, heavyweight takedown of Sonny Liston in the lead-up to their epic 1964 title bout. Andscape's Justin Tinsley tracks how this forgotten record led to the name Muhammad Ali, to national conversations around Black Muslims, to Ali protesting the Vietnam War, even to the birth of hip-hop... and the prevention of tooth decay. Further reading: The Grammy-nominated Cassius Clay (Andscape) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Float like a butterfly, sting like... a standup comic? Sixty years ago, long before the current golden age of smack talk, a 21-year-old Cassius Clay was nominated for a Grammy, for what should be considered the first diss album — a poetic, heavyweight takedown of Sonny Liston in the lead-up to their epic 1964 title bout. Andscape's Justin Tinsley tracks how this forgotten record led to the name Muhammad Ali, to national conversations around Black Muslims, to Ali protesting the Vietnam War, even to the birth of hip-hop... and the prevention of tooth decay.Further reading:The Grammy-nominated Cassius Clay (Andscape) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Float like a butterfly, sting like... a standup comic? Sixty years ago, long before the current golden age of smack talk, a 21-year-old Cassius Clay was nominated for a Grammy, for what should be considered the first diss album — a poetic, heavyweight takedown of Sonny Liston in the lead-up to their epic 1964 title bout. Andscape's Justin Tinsley tracks how this forgotten record led to the name Muhammad Ali, to national conversations around Black Muslims, to Ali protesting the Vietnam War, even to the birth of hip-hop... and the prevention of tooth decay. Further reading: The Grammy-nominated Cassius Clay (Andscape) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” ~ Muhammad AliThis Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers.From Ring Conqueror to Hollywood CanvasForget the Rocky Balboa wannabes. Meet Michael Bentt. A man who claimed the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Heavyweight Championship title (1993) and would later star in the boxing classic “Ali” as Sonny Liston (2001).Our conversation reveals an intelligent, complex man whose life defied expectations; a tapestry of grit, resilience, and seized opportunity.Roots of a Champion:* Aviation Aspirations: A bright student at New York's Aviation High School, Bentt harbored dreams of soaring as a pilot. Baseball, however, was his first love, a passion nurtured by his supportive father.* Fistic Footsteps: Fate had other plans. His father, a former boxer and aficionado, saw raw talent and a fighting spirit in young Michael and steered him toward the ring. This wasn't just about toughening up; it was about channeling raw energy building discipline and elevating his stature.The Ring:* The Paradox of Safety: Inside the squared circle, amidst the roars and stinging jabs, Bentt found his sanctuary. The controlled chaos, the rhythmic dance of offense and defense, became a refuge from the uncertainties of life outside.* A Crown and a Crushing Blow: His amateur accolades are legendary, but it was in 1993 that Bentt etched his name in boxing history, a huge underdog, he captured the WBO Heavyweight Championship with a thunderous first-round KO of Tommy Morrison. The subsequent brutal loss in his first title defense, however, could have broken him.Canvas to Canvas:* A Writing and Guiding Hand: Enter Thomas Hauser, a well-known boxing writer who saw beyond the knockout. Thomas showed sincere concern for the former champ and became Bentt's unlikely mentor providing much-needed guidance and contacts along the way.* Reinvention in the Spotlight: Seizing multiple opportunities, Hollywood welcomed Bentt and he appeared in dozens of films, adding depth to roles like Sonny Liston in the iconic “Ali” alongside Will Smith.The Man Unmasked:Michael Bentt's story transcends the ropes and the silver screen. It's a beautiful tapestry and a testament to the human spirit – its capacity to find a way; to arise from life's unexpected storms, weather the blows, and emerge with greater wisdom and grace. It's a powerful story (EVERYTHING is a F*cking STORY) that affirms, “Regardless of the last punch you took, the fight remains, and another round is coming quickly!”Ding. Ding. Ding.Enjoy the show!~mgP.S.: From the world of statistics: All models are flawed, but some are useful.With this in mind, we asked Google's AI experiment Bard to “break” the “Three Circles of Behavior System” model (perhaps a future post). The short story (no pun intended) is he/she/IT could not. The best Bard offered: “What about people who aren't aware of their unconscious stories/thinking? It's a good question and a nice attempt. However, an unconscious story is still a story (represented within the model), and that is the point of the latest book, EVERYTHING is a F*cking STORY where the latest version of the model was revealed.BTW: YOU are also invited to try and “break” the “Three Circles of Behavior Echo-System” model.If you think you can, please email or leave comments here.*Note: ChatGPT's does not know the model yet, officially published in October of 2022. GPT's latest update is from January 2022. ***Get the inspiring, free and world's first HABITS to GOALS tracking template here: → https://thehabitfactor.com/templates“The Three Circles of Behavior Echo-System” / The Grunburg Behavior Model is a holistic, fluid, and dynamic behavior-change model. It's the first behavior-change model to demonstrate how our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and even our environment vibrate (echo and reverberate) to influence each other. Hence, the “Echo-System.” Other behavior models represent human behavior in a linear-flow type diagram.Background here.If you'd like to understand human behavior at an even deeper level, learn more about the “Three Circles of Behavior Echo-System” which is featured in the book, “EVERYTHING!” I teach and coach organizations and individuals worldwide how to best utilize and leverage “The Three Circles of Behavior Echo-System” (below) and the P.A.R.R. [Plan, Act, Record & Reassess] scientifically-backed methodology for individual and organizational behavior design. Check out the latest cohort offering; the waitlist is now open: The 28-Day Breakthrough!*Recently Awarded: “Finalist: Self-help, Motivation”International Book Awards: EVERYTHING is a F*cking STORY.Visit https://thehabitfactor.com/templatesTo learn more about P.A.R.R., just Google “P.A.R.R. and The Habit Factor.”Get The Habit Factor® FREE with your audible trial! https://audibletrial.com/habits2goalsFeedspot's “Top 10 Habit Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021”New listeners, grab your free habits 2 goals tracking template here: https://thehabitfactor.com/templatesFREE copy of As a Man Thinketh (PDF) right here: As a Man ThinkethSubscribe iTunes here! Subscribe: Android This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habits2goals.substack.com/subscribe

Once Mutual finished running the last of the Lewis-directed Jay Kholos episodes of The Zero Hour on March 14th, 1974, they went dark for six weeks. They were busy completely changing the format. Now, one star would be featured in five different anthologies during a week. The show returned on April 29th. The first week's star was Mel Torme. “Bye Bye Narco” was the first new script produced under Mutual's umbrella. Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 16th, 1974 “Rod Serling, master writer of the mysterious and macabre, is playing a game of suspense with the good earth. On the side, he serves as host of The Zero Hour, a weekday radio mystery series beamed by the Mutual Broadcasting System. “Serling's feelings about the recent upsurge in radio drama prompted a call to his rural home. It soon became apparent that he is disappointed with radio drama and TV. “Serling made it clear that he has nothing to do with the writing or producing of the twenty-five minute dramas. "I've caught the show about three times. One was passable and two I would have flunked off the air. What they're trying to do—and they may succeed—is a show that is contemporary. But it sounds campy.” “Serling said, "The same thing applies to The CBS Radio Mystery Theater. It has to be relevant stuff for 1974. Short of that, why not resurrect old Shadow recordings? So far, I have yet to see either show relate to our time, either in story or technique. if they're selling us nostalgia, they've succeeded. It's thoroughly reminiscent of radio thirty years ago.” “I'm not bad rapping it,” he said. “It's just not what I expected. I realize the economics of the situation. I wouldn't want to spend my time writing a provocative radio drama and get a check that would buy me a carton of cigarettes. Radio drama currently has the value of an antique." “Won't it change for the better? “I don't know," Serling said. “I have no idea. I'm frequently wrong, anyhow. I thought Nixon would be out of office by now. And I thought Sonny Liston would be heavyweight boxing champion for 20 years.” “Summing up his feelings about radio and television, Serling said, “I feel the same way about radio as I do television as an art form. It doesn't rise to the occasion like it should...although television occasionally has.” “Radio today is more of a display case than an art form.” — Raymond P. Hart The Zero Hour in the new format ran thirteen additional weeks before being canceled after the July 26th, 1974, episode. In total, one-hundred-thirty episodes of The Zero Hour were produced. Most can be heard today.

On today's episode, Georgia tells the story of boxer Sonny Liston and Karen covers disgraced plastic surgeon Anthony Pignataro.For our sources and show notes, visit www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As November 1963 began, President Kennedy had emergency meetings on Vietnam. He also received members of the US Industrial Payroll Savings Committee and had meetings on the goings on in Berlin. Meanwhile, The U.S. Secret Service concluded that the more secure and the larger of two locations for the President's upcoming fundraising luncheon in Dallas would be the "Women's Building" at Fair Park at the east side of downtown, rather than the Trade Mart on the west side near Dealey Plaza. Despite the recommendation, the state Democratic Party leaders in Texas settled on the Trade Mart. On November 6th, Jean Shepherd signed on from WOR talking about, and poking fun at, the 1964 World's Fair, slated to open the next April. Part of what made Shepherd so popular was that no one was safe from his scrutinizing eye, even himself, and his biting style was perfect for late night radio. Perhaps Shep was wrong. Cassius Clay beat Sonny Liston twice, changing his name to Muhammad Ali in the process, while the cover of the next day's New York Daily News, Wednesday November 7th, told the story of a bartender from Connecticut who won nearly eighty thousand dollars, an all-time record twin double at Roosevelt Raceway. That same day, Nelson Rockefeller, the Governor of New York, announced on NBC's Today Show that he would be a candidate for the 1964 Republican Party nomination. U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona, the front-runner, made no comment, but was expected to enter the race. President Kennedy was not expected to face opposition in his nomination as the Democratic Party candidate for 1964.

Matthew Perry gone too soon, Eli Zaret in studio to break down Michigan's Signalgate, Britney Spears teases a 2nd book, Maine mass murderer is dead, Dwight Howard out of the closet, RIP Bull from Night Court, and James Blunt was quite the partier. RIP Matthew Perry. He foreshadowed his ending on Instagram. Eli Zaret Sees It His Way on NFL quarterback injuries, the legend of Tyson Bagent, preview the Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders, the Detroit Lions MNF uniforms, MSU's latest loss to Minnesota, Mel Tucker loss, the threat of OSU, Coach Prime's losing streak, the World Series ratings, the Michigan cheating debacle and much more. We remember the best of Chandler Bing. RGIII is crushed. Other celebs honor him as well. Make sure you check your mental health if you are a Michigan cult member. SNL slammed Meghan Markle because everyone hates her. You have another opportunity to win Drew's Michigan football tickets by following our YouTube page. Taylor Swift was NOT in attendance for Travis Kelce and the Chiefs vs the Broncos. Jay Z says Blue Ivy didn't ask for this, but he could have stopped it. Britney Watch 2023: We re-visit the mean Ryan Seacrest interview with Britney Spears. Some of the whoppers of her book are being exposed. Jessica Biel is being bullied by Britney fans. Britney is writing her second memoir. Britney's high school bf vs Justin Timberlake. Jason Alexander claims their love was true. Justin Timberlake is CANCELED. Drew Crime: Mass shooter Robert Card found dead. Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston once fought in Lewiston (BLOOP). Deepfake porn is a criminal activity. Tara Reid still looks bizarre. Dwight Howard's hottest texts. Aaron Carter's 1-year-old brat sure is litigious. James Blunt wrote a book and it seems promising. Chris Brown is being sued AGAIN for being a dick. An influencer's bodyguard punches another influencer friend of another influencer. Either way, brutal punch. The guy behind the Harvard doxxing truck was swatted. Middle East: Angelina Jolie decides to weigh in on the Israel/Hamas conflict. James L. Simon vs missing posters. Elon Musk is providing Starlink to Gaza. Breaking News: Lisa Kudrow might consider adopting Matthew Perry's dog. RIP Bull. Cher is getting called out by her daughter-in-law. Kanye West REALLY loves Hitler. Colin Kaepernick's new Nike line drops. Clay Travis is trying to put together a high school state champ basketball team vs WNBA Champs for $1M. We'll be live on YouTube first thing Tuesday morning to discuss the Monday Night Football matchup between the Lions and the Raiders. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… please consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

This week, we finish up what is maybe the strangest, and most crime soaked life, in sports history. He shows the holiday spirit by fighting an entire police squad, on Christmas Day. He also is involved in one of the most iconic, and controversial fights, in history, against Ali. Did he throw the fight? Did the mafia make him? The Nation of Islam? In the end, Sonny winds up dead, in a terrible condition. Which leads to even more conspiracies? Was it a simple OD? Heart problems? Or, was he murdered? If so... Who did it? The mystery continues...Fight 10 cops on Christmas Day, try to rehab your image by being a "nice guy", and have your death be a mystery, that endures for decades with Sonny Liston!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we check back in with Sonny Liston for Part 2! When we left off, last week, he was being arrested. As we kick off this week, he's getting arrested! Sense a pattern here? We cover a very strange incident, in which Sonny pretends to be a cop, and several other run ins with individual police officers. All of this, while becoming the heavyweight champion of the world, and (sort of) training for his first fight against Ali. Not to mention, his thoughts on the civil rights movement of the early 1960s, and being investigated by senate committees!Pretend to be a police officer to pull women over, eat hot dogs & drink beer to prepare to fight The Greatest, and get arrested a whole bunch more with Sonny Liston!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we look at maybe the greatest sports crime personality of all time!! He was the heavyweight champion of the world, but is best known for being the guy on the mat, with Ali standing over him, in the most famous sports photo, ever. But his real profession was crime. Lots of crime. He was arrested more times than could be counted, and things only escalated, as he got older. He is, in real life, what Tupac was, in his own rhymes. The legend. The gangster. The champion! Part one is soaked with crime, and the rest will be the same!!Have no idea when you were born, be one of 26 children, and always punch, first, and ask questions, later with Sonny Liston!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.