Sonny Liston vs Floyd Patterson 2
On July 22, 1963, Sonny Liston (34-1, 24 KOs), the heavyweight WBA and The Ring champion, and Floyd Patterson (38-3, 29 KOs), the heavyweight WBC champion, fight for the undisputed heavyweight world championship.
Liston vs Patterson 2 Stats
Sonny Liston is coming in to the fight on a 27-fight win streak with a 68% KO rate; his last fight was a 1st round KO victory over Patterson, 9 months and 27 days ago. Floyd Patterson is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 70% KO rate, with his last fight being a 1st round KO loss to Liston, 9 months and 27 days ago.
Liston vs Patterson 2 Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Sonny Liston at 99-1 winning odds. Floyd Patterson really doesn't have much to present against Liston.
Liston vs Patterson 2 Result
Sonny Liston made quick work of Floyd Patterson in the rematch, stopping Patterson via KO in the 1st. Liston improves his record to 35-1 (25 KOs), while Patterson adds a loss to his record at 38-4.