On This Day 25th September 1962 Sonny Liston became heavyweight champion with a ruthless first round knockout of Floyd Patterson at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. #Boxing #History #OnThisDay #SonnyListon #FloydPatterson #fblifestyle | BTR Boxing Podcast Network

NOW FULL VIDEO! Sonny Liston vs Floyd Patterson A dense match of incredible importance...full of spectators who have truly made boxing history.. | I love BOXE

🥊On September 25, 1962 challenger Sonny Liston knocks out Floyd Patterson at the 2:06 mark of Round 1 at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois to win the world heavyweight boxing title. Leading up to the fight, Liston was an 8-5 betting favorite, although many picked Patterson to win. In an Associated Press poll, 64 of 102 reporters picked Patterson. Sports Illustrated predicted a Patterson victory in 15 rounds. Liston had a 25-pound weight advantage over Patterson.🥊 #TheBigBear | Davenport Sport

On this day in 1965 Muhammad Ali knocked out Sonny Liston in the first round of their second fight. | ESPN UK

THE GREATEST: 55 years ago today, Muhammad Ali scored a stunning upset over Sonny Liston — and became the world heavyweight champ at just 22. | CBS News