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Sonny Liston (Charles Liston) was born on 8 May, 1932 in St. Francis County, Arkansas, USA, is an actor. Discover Sonny Liston's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?

Popular As Charles Liston
Occupation actor
Age 38 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 8 May, 1932
Birthday 8 May
Birthplace St. Francis County, Arkansas, USA
Date of death 30 December, 1970
Died Place Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Nationality United States

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Sonny Liston Height, Weight & Measurements

At 38 years old, Sonny Liston height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

Physical Status
Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Who Is Sonny Liston's Wife?

His wife is Geraldine Liston (3 September 1957 - 30 December 1970) ( his death)

Family
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Wife Geraldine Liston (3 September 1957 - 30 December 1970) ( his death)
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Sonny Liston Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sonny Liston worth at the age of 38 years old? Sonny Liston’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Sonny Liston's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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1932

Charles "Sonny" Liston's life and death began and ended in the same manner: as a mystery. Liston, one of 25 children by his father, is reputed to have been born in May 1932, yet prison records show various birth dates, among them 1928. After a rough upbringing, with little formal education, Liston found himself in trouble with the law. He served brief prison terms and on one occasion was introduced to boxing by a prison chaplain. Liston excelled in his newfound love, boxing, and, after a short amateur career, turned professional. At 6 feet 1 inch and 217 pounds, Liston had devastating punching power, an iron chin, and lightning reflexes, along with a powerful jab. He quickly destroyed all the leading heavyweight contenders--Roy Harris, Zora Folley, Cleveland Williams--to earn a title shot against Floyd Patterson. Liston destroyed the champion in one round and destroyed him again in the rematch. Liston was the most feared man in the world, until Muhammad Ali arrived on the scene and knocked him out twice, ending his championship days and his reputation as the "World's Baddest Man. " Liston continued to box until the time of his death. His 17-year ring log was an impressive 50-4 with 39 knockouts. Outside of the ring, Liston had a charming personality. He was friendly with his fans and had a soft spot for children. He acted in a number of films, the most famous being "Harlow" with Carroll Baker.

1950

General Melvin Krulewitch, chairman of the New York Boxing Commission in the 1950s, refused to issue Liston a license to fight in New York because he was guilty of associating with "questionable" characters.

1960

Eddie Dooley, chairman of the New York Boxing Commission in the 1960s, said that as long as he was chairman of the commission Sonny Liston would never be granted a license to box in New York State.

1962

World heavyweight boxing champion, 1962-1964. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1991.

1963

Appeared in a Santa Claus hat on the cover of the December 1963 edition of Esquire Magazine. The cover was one of the most famous images of the early 1960s, as Liston embodied the fears of White America during the days when Southern police officials had attacked the burgeoning civil rights movement with violence, a violence white Americans feared might be returned onto them. Thus, cloaking the heavyweight champion of the world--the epitome of masculinity and male supremacy--in a Santa Claus hat was the height of irony at the time.

1968

Made a comeback in 1968-1969 and won 14 straight before losing to Leotis Martin. In his next fight he bounced back to TKO Chuck Wepner shortly before his mysterious death in 1970.

1969

George Foreman was his sparring partner from 1969 to 1970.

1970

Won his last fight on June 29, 1970, at the Jersey City Armory, stopping Chuck Wepner in 9 bloody rounds. Wepner, "The Bayonne Bleeder" who inspired Sylvester Stallone to create the character Rocky Balboa, said that the 38-year-old (or 42-year-old, depending on the source) Liston hit harder than did the 33-year-old Muhammad Ali, whom Wepner fought for the heavyweight title in 1975.