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Originally Posted by sushijin
This was in 1969, a full 10 years past his prime.. In fact, he retired after his very next fight. Nobody should forget this KO. It was absolutely brutal. By the same token, though, that wasn't the real Sonny Liston. It was a watered down version who was just holding on for a paycheck, with only a semblance of the skills intact that made him a champion. Take him 10 years prior to this and put Leotis Martin in the ring with him, and I'd bet my life that Martin doesn't see round 4.
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Reporter: Tony, what do you think your chances are against Joe Louis?
Galento: Joe who?
Reporter: Joe Louis.
Galento: I never hoid of da bum.
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