Sonny Liston wins title....
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September 26, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 26, 1962
* Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight w/ photos
This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Liston Takes Title With First Round Knockout" with photo of Liston knocking out Patterson. (see)
Much more in the sport's sections with other related headlines and photos.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: In 1962, Floyd Patterson finally signed to meet Liston for the world title. The fight was scheduled to be held in New York, but the New York Boxing Commission denied him a license because of his criminal record. As a result, the fight was moved to Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois. Liston and Patterson met on September 25 of that year, and Liston became world champion by knocking out Patterson in the first round.
Liston, however, was not a popular champion and was disappointed that on his return to his hometown of Philadelphia, the fans did not show up at the airport to cheer his success.
Patterson and Liston signed for a rematch, held on the evening of July 22, 1963, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This fight lasted two seconds longer than their first fight, with Liston once again knocking out Patterson in the first round.
* Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight w/ photos
This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Liston Takes Title With First Round Knockout" with photo of Liston knocking out Patterson. (see)
Much more in the sport's sections with other related headlines and photos.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: In 1962, Floyd Patterson finally signed to meet Liston for the world title. The fight was scheduled to be held in New York, but the New York Boxing Commission denied him a license because of his criminal record. As a result, the fight was moved to Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois. Liston and Patterson met on September 25 of that year, and Liston became world champion by knocking out Patterson in the first round.
Liston, however, was not a popular champion and was disappointed that on his return to his hometown of Philadelphia, the fans did not show up at the airport to cheer his success.
Patterson and Liston signed for a rematch, held on the evening of July 22, 1963, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This fight lasted two seconds longer than their first fight, with Liston once again knocking out Patterson in the first round.
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