Did Sonny Liston have many Amateur Fights?

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Originally Posted by TheGreatA

Liston was a bit crude early on, as evident from his early filmed amateur fight, but the talent was there.

Sanders eventually turned pro, but lost his life in the ring in a tragic accident. A shame since he looked to have the size and power to become a decent fighter.

Did you see that fight? Where can I get it?

BTW, Liston did not have many bareknuckle fights in prison. He was quiet and kept to himself, he was even allowed at one point to bring the laundry out to the front gate, where there was only a single door between the outside and inside.

Though I have read about how he had hassle with 3 men who were picking on him, wanting him to join a gang as he was not alligned. Word is Liston invited them to a shed on the prison grounds (which was the unofficial place for fighting), 5 minutes later Liston came out and the 3 dudes were still in there watching the ceiling.