Justice For Sonny Liston: A fresh look at Sonny. The fighter and the man

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Sonny Liston rose from near slavery to become Heavyweight Champion at a time when there was only one champion and the title was one of the most prestigious in world sport. The novelist and Civil Rights activist James Baldwin who interviewed Sonny said he was "complicated, dedicated and spiritual." In a tag that would astonish the boxing world he also said he was a "Teddy Bear". This book invites you to take a second look at a talented and determined fighter who intimidated opponents well before the bell and won 50 out of 54 contests. Sonny's left jab was admired by Mike Tyson, his right hand was described as a 'train wreck' and it won him 39 KOs. His mysterious death in Las Vegas was probably the work of Mafia figures who exploited him throughout his career.