Sonny Liston vs Floyd Patterson II
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 II 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 II 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 II 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.