Former heavyweight champion George Foreman and fellow champion Sonny Liston were shown during their times to have been two of the great warriors of their day.
Two powerful heavyweights.
Considered among the biggest hitters that ever lived.
Foreman in recent times on social media has spoken of how the two were good friends.
Before Foreman became born again in Jesus Christ it was well known he was an aggressive character.
Alas, the spars between Foreman and Liston would have been gold to see.
A rare old photo has now being pointed out of the two.
Oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history George Foreman knows a thing or two about fighting on into one's advanced years from an athletic standpoint. To this day Foreman's win in 1994 at the age of 45 over Michael Moorer in Las Vegas still holds the record for the oldest heavyweight…
Former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston was known to be a quiet individual in his time. A man who kept to himself and stuck with his friends and family. A very intelligent man Liston in many ways. He did make some 'friends' or 'acquaintances' in boxing however. SEE ALSO: Muhammad Ali:…
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman it turns out was good friends behind the scenes with another one of the sport's heavyweight champions. Sonny Liston. Both considered up there as two of the biggest punchers that ever lived. Fearsome fighters in their day but similar traits outside the ring to the…
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