How Great Was Floyd Patterson?
Floyd Patterson was a fascinating figure born on this day 90 years ago. The first man in history to regain the world heavyweight title, Floyd was also a great fighter who was insecure.
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DOCUMENTARY: A Timeline of the 1960s Heavyweight Boxing Division
Up and down, back and forth; the 1960s produced a heavyweight division that was as “counter-culture” as the United States of America itself at the time.
Floyd Patterson: The Heavyweight Who Moved Like A Welterweight
Had he lived into grand old age, Floyd Patterson would be celebrating his 89th birthday today. Patterson, a most fascinating figure, a man who, though a great fighter, was shy and insecure, had some incredible ring career.
Like A Hot Knife Through Butter – Sonny’s Title-Winning KO Of Floyd
How scary was Sonny Liston – the peak version? It’s a tough question, one on more than one level. Firstly, nobody knows when Liston was at his peak, his DOB a mystery never to be solved.
60 Years Ago: When Liston Crushed Patterson In A Repeat Showing Of Terrifying Punching Power
Talk about a rematch that was wholly and totally unnecessary. It was on this day 60 years ago when heavyweight king Sonny Liston again fought Floyd Patterson.
Floyd Patterson – The Thinking Man’s Fighter
Born on this day back in 1935, into an impoverished home that was nevertheless full of love as well as siblings, was Floyd Patterson – a future heavyweight king; one who would reign not once but twice.
On This Day: When Floyd Patterson Scored A Leg-Twitching KO And Made Boxing History
On this day in 1960, heavyweight legend Floyd Patterson scored the kind of sweet revenge plenty of beaten fighters dream of scoring.
Video: Floyd Patterson vs Ingemar Johansson – Classic Rivalry Recap
This edition of Rummy’s Corner proudly presents the latest episode of a new ongoing series that will explore some of the greatest bouts in the rich history of professional boxing.