Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Sonny Liston

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Sonny Liston.

Last updated on December 18, 2024.

Charles L. "Sonny" Liston was an American professional boxer who competed from 1953 to 1970. A dominant contender of his era, he became the world heavyweight champion in 1962 after knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round, repeating the knockout the following year in defense of the title; in the latter fight he also became the inaugural WBC heavyweight champion. Liston was particularly known for his toughness, formidable punching power, long reach, and intimidating appearance.

American - Athlete | May 8, 1932 - December 30, 1970

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How would you like to find out how good my right is?

Sonny Liston

The only thing my old man ever gave me was a beating.

Sonny Liston

Newspapermen ask dumb questions. They look up at the sun and ask if it is shining.

Sonny Liston

A boxing match is like a cowboy movie. There's got to be good guys and there's got to be bad guys. And that's what people pay for - to see the bad guys get beat.

Sonny Liston

Come over here and sit on my knee and finish your orange juice.

Sonny Liston

It don't matter as long as he can count up to 10

Sonny Liston

If they ever let me in the ring with him [Cassius Clay], I'm liable to be put away for murder.

Sonny Liston

My punches are just as hard in Chicago as in New York.

Sonny Liston