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sonny liston

 

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Noun sonny liston has 1 sense
  1. Liston, Sonny Liston, Charles Liston - United States prizefighter who lost his world heavyweight championship to Cassius Clay in 1964 (1932-1970)
    --1 is a kind of prizefighter, gladiator

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Sonny Liston

Description:

Sonny Liston was an American professional boxer known for his formidable punching power. He competed from 1953 to 1970 and is considered one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun (Proper):

Sonny Liston won the heavyweight title in 1962 by defeating Floyd Patterson.

2. Noun (Common):

His opponent's punches felt like they were delivered by a Sonny Liston.

3. Adjective:

Mike Tyson's knockout power was often compared to that of Sonny Liston.

4. Verb:

The boxer Listoned his opponent within the first round.

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