Liston v. Patterson: The Ultimate Heavyweight Clash! | The Kids History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel

Seconds out, round one! 🥊 In this episode of History Ignited, we’re stepping into the boxing ring to witness one of the most anticipated sports dramas of the 20th century: the legendary face-off between Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson! In the early 1960s, the entire world was glued to their radios and televisions to see who would claim the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World. Would it be the reigning champ, the lightning-fast and polite Floyd Patterson? Or the challenger, the incredibly powerful and unstoppable Sonny Liston? We’ll explore: The Mat...