Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

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Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

1995

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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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7 members

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Sonny Liston

Self (archival footage)

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William Nack

Self - Writer

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Jerry Izenberg

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Geraldine Liston

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Raymond Munson

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Nigel Collins

Self - Ring magazine

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Pat Putnam

Self - boxing historian

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