Sonny Liston FAQs: Facts, Rumors, Birthdate, Net Worth, Sexual Orientation and much more!
Drag and drop 
boxes to rearrange!
boxes to rearrange!Who is Sonny Liston? Biography, gossip, facts?
Charles L. Sonny Liston (c. 1932 - December 30 1970) was an American professional boxer known for his toughness punching power and intimidating appearance who became World Heavyweight Champion in 1962 by knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round. Liston failed to live up to his fearsome reputation in an unsuccessful defense of the title against Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali); underworld connections and an early death-along with his unrecorded date of birth-added to the enigma.
Is Sonny Liston still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Unfortunately no, Sonny Liston is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.
How old was Sonny Liston when he/she died?
Sonny Liston was 53 years old when he/she died.
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Sonny Liston? Is there a Sonny Liston action figure?
We would think so. You can find a collection of items related to Sonny Liston right here.
When did Sonny Liston die? How long ago was that?
Sonny Liston died on the 30th of December 1970, which was a Wednesday. The tragic death occurred 53 years ago.
Was Sonny Liston gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Sonny Liston was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
18% of all voters think that Sonny Liston was gay (homosexual), 73% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 9% like to think that Sonny Liston was actually bisexual.
Advertisement
Where was Sonny Liston born?
Sonny Liston was born in Arkansas, Sand Slough Arkansas.
Where did Sonny Liston die?
Sonny Liston died in Las Vegas%E2%80%93Paradise, NV MSA, Nevada.
Was Sonny Liston hot or not?
Well, that is up to you to decide! Click the "HOT"-Button if you think that Sonny Liston was hot, or click "NOT" if you don't think so.
How tall was Sonny Liston?
Sonny Liston was 1.83m tall, which is equivalent to 6feet and 0inches.
Did Sonny Liston have a nickname?
Yes, Sonny Liston had multiple nicknames. Some of them were: Sonny and The Big Bear.
Did Sonny Liston do drugs? Did Sonny Liston smoke cigarettes or weed?
It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Sonny Liston did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Sonny Liston do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
Who are similar boxers to Sonny Liston?
Ajose Olusegun, Carmen Basilio, Chris Eubank, Emmanuel Lucero and Joy Ali are boxers that are similar to Sonny Liston. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.
What is Sonny Liston doing now?
As mentioned above, Sonny Liston died 53 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Sonny Liston's life as well as your comments below.
Are there any photos of Sonny Liston's hairstyle or shirtless?
There might be. But unfortunately we currently cannot access them from our system. We are working hard to fill that gap though, check back in tomorrow!
What is Sonny Liston's net worth in 2024? How much does Sonny Liston earn?
According to various sources, Sonny Liston's net worth has grown significantly in 2024. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Sonny Liston's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.