New Doc Says Liston Was Killed by Mob for Disobeying Order to Lose to Wepner

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This contains a rare interview of Sonny. And a quote by Jose Torres that Liston was actually very intelligent. http://www.boxing.com/sonny_liston_meets_the_press.html

6y ago

TJ_highway

Grand pappy and pops (now 90) always said he was killed by the mob.

6y ago

El_Mero

I remember reading an old mob book back in the day and there was an excerpt about this. Definitely interesting and wil no doubt check this out!

6y ago

johnbook

Here's their fight. What d'ya think?

6y ago

KillaMane26

I been thought this.... Cant wait to see that showtime doc.

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