Sonny Liston - Dynamic Left Jab 

It is so good to see that Sonny Liston is getting the respect and recognition he rightly deserves as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.

When George Foreman says you hit hard, you hit fucking hard.

THE greatest jab of all time. Not only the most powerful, but the most effective too. He had several ways he used it. Spectacular, he must have spent thousands of hours in his room at night practising it. Criminally underrated boxer. R.I.P

"Every time he hit me, he broke something" recalled Chuck Wepner. Scary about Liston, but also impressive line from Wepner, who had a surprising way with words.

Around 6 feet tall... with a 7 foot reach. The longest reach (relative to height) that I've ever seen in sports. Oh and 15 inch fists. the guy was a freak of nature.

His reach is so deceptively long for a man of his height, it must be like getting hit in the face across the ring by an elastic band with a cinder block taped to it.

"hehe, I'll just fight this guy from the outsi......awww s**t"

While most would consider Liston one of the best Heavyweights of all time some people may not know he had one of the greatest jabs as well. Not made a Liston highlight for a while so thought I'd make a new one. www.patreon.com/haNZAgod

Would of loved to see footage of Foreman and Liston sparring.

Jesus, look at the extension he gets on that jab, coupled with the biggest fists ever that probably felt like a telephone pole hitting you lol.

That's why I like Liston over Foreman. He never goes straight for the knockout like George, he paces himself, draws out the bout then when the time is right... *goes in for the kill.*

2:21 he completely nullifies his opponent's offense with that jab. Incredible.

Thank you brother!!! I love that you rep for the man who was born without a chance.

I'm 29 and I've been studying combat sports for about 3 years now and it's safe to say that Sonny Liston is my favorite Heavyweight boxer of all time

Great video man! :45 is so crazy, you can see his ridiculous reach very clearly. Legendary.

84 inch reach helps, particularly when he was outreaching many by as much as 10 inches. Also the biggest fists ever for a heavyweight. Simply made for the game?

George talks about Sonny's strength.. it's funny because Sonny always spoke highly of the strength a young George Foreman had. Nobody backed up Sonny outside of George.

I would of loved to have met him.

Liston's jab knocked teeth out.

Great video, this really inspired me to work on my jabs! Thanks so much, btw the soundtrack was really badass with the video.

Liston's jab was really long and brutally concussive. You rarely see a jab land with such force. I am sure that after tasting Liston's jab his opponents got immediate anxiety about how hard Liston's power punches would feel. Once his jab started landing it would not take long for them to find out first hand.

This guy is a beast .....,,that stare is enough to kill his opponents...m

Another great video! I love your quick highlights vids

Sweet song wit tha video👌

Who knows how old Sonny really was when he was putting in this work, he was no young up and comer but still cleared out the heavyweight division even before he got a shot at the title.

Talk about full extension on that jab. He’s practically sideways when he throws it, and it’s done with laser speed & accuracy, and at a rapid fire pace! Liston showing how it’s done.

His fights with Cleveland Williams and Patterson were my first exposure to the guy. What a very underrated champion.

Tyson said he was cut from Listons cloth...dude was a true monster...that's why we had a Foreman!!!! 😎🇺🇸👊

Liston is such a beast in the ring. He also was known to split his boxing gloves in sparring sessions. Whatever power he had behind him definitely made a statement to his opponent. Would have been nice to see him at his prime in person

You always put that fire 🔥 ass music 🎶 hats 🎩 off to you

Sonny Liston looks like the guy who has never been to a gym but can lift a truck. Pure, raw strength this man has.

RIP To Sonny Liston that is a wonderful Jab Liston is throwing

R.I.P. my fellow boxer and legendary champion Sonny Liston. 🥊💖🙏🏾

My Top 10 Hardest Punchers 1. Earnie Shavers - Labeled by boxing experts and boxers to be the hardest puncher of all time. Muhammad Ali who faced Liston, Foreman, Lyle, Frazier, and had a brief sparring with Marciano stated that Shavers hit the hardest among them. Holmes and Norton also agree that Shavers hits harder than anybody including Foreman, Tyson, and Lyle. 2. Sonny Liston - The greatest slugger to have ever stepped in the ring. He is also known to possess the largest hands in boxing history. He is also the boxer with the hardest jab. His jab is capable of knocking out his foes and majority said that his jab was sinilar to a telephone pole. Ali, Wepner and other boxers who him stated that he hit harder than Foreman. He also has one of the hardest left hooks and right overhands im the history of boxing. Foreman said that he was forced to go on defensive in one of their sparring matches, considering that Liston was older than him that time. One of the most intimidating boxers past their prime. He is best known for knocking Floyd Patterson out. 3. George Foreman - One of the scariest monsters in boxing history due to his size, durability and insane punching power. He is known for beating Frazier, Norton, and Moorer. He is also known for his brilliant slugfest with Lyle in which he won and his fight with Ali, Morrison, and Holyfield. He is the oldest boxer to have ever win in a boxing championship. According to Holyfield; Old George Foreman hit him harder than any of the opponents he's ever faced which includes: Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Buster Douglas, and Riddick Bowe. In his fight with the undefeated Joe Frazier that beat Ali, he caused an upset when he defeated Frazier by stoppage after knocking him down several times. Ken Norton a notable boxer puncher known for beating Ali, also got brutally knocked out by Foreman in the second round. 4. Rocky Marciano - The greatest swarmer of all time and the only undefeated fighter in this list. With formidable punching power, insane stamina, and granite chin, he is known for beating legendary boxers; Joe Louis (though he was past his prime), Jersey Joe Walcott, Ezzard Charles, and more. He is best known for one of the most devastating punches ever thrown, which is his right cross to Walcott. He is also the only boxing champion in this list to have never been knocked out. Despite having the smallest arms in the heavyweight division and being one of the shortest boxers, he was able to knock most of his opponents out. 5. Max Baer - probably the hardest puncher in his era. This guy killed some boxers in the ring, that is a testament of his punching power. It took someone like Joe Louis to beat him up, but he was already way past his prime that time and he had an injury that affected his performance in the ring that time. 6. Ron Lyle - A hard puncher, a tough slugger, and a crowd pleaser, Lyle is one of the greatest boxers who has never won any championship. He is best remembered for his slugfest with Foreman. Even though Lyle lost to Foreman he is the only boxer who has ever knocked Foreman down twice and not because of exhaustion but because of his punching power. He also outslugged Earnie Shavers, who is considered to be the hardest puncher of all time. He was also notable for breaking Ali's nose in their fight even though he lost. One of the hardest punchers ever as stated by George Foreman. 7. Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko - The latest hardest punchers in the history of boxing. According to Freddie Roach, Wladimir's hands are heavier than Mike Tyson and he actually hits slightly harder than him. Vitali on the other hand has a sharper punch than Foreman (though Foreman is already old and definitely way past his prime) according to Shannon Briggs. They would lose to other boxers in this list except for Shavers, since boxers back then have more durable chin and harder punching power. 8. Mike Tyson - With incredible speed, power, and reflexes: Tyson is definitely one of the greatest boxers and heavy hitters of all time, especially in his prime years under Cus and Rooney. Even though he became a shadow of his own self later on (He lost his great reflex and discipline because of Don King) he was still a formidable puncher and the most intimidating boxer of all time. Whether it's a Left Hook, Gazelle Punch, Right Uppercut, or a Right Cross that hits you, you'll be down for the count. He can hit hard from both angles.9. Lennox Lewis - One of the most complete boxers of all time. A renowned boxer puncher known for his boxing iq and punching power. He also defeated boxers like Holyfield, Vitali Klitschko, Tua, and Mike Tyson (though Tyson was way past his prime). He is easily one of the greatest hevayweight fighters of all time. His long arms and accurate punches are the reason for his powerful punches. 10. Joe Louis - The greatest boxer of all time as labelled by boxing experts, no offense to Ali. His punching power comes from his accurate, precise, and flawless punching style. One of the earliest boxer-punchers, his talent was ahead of his own time. Whether it's a jab, a hook or a cross, you don't want to get hit. In his prime, he was a force to be reckoned with and only Schmelling was able to beat him in his younger years. Louis later avenged his defeat by knocking out Scmelling in the first round in their rematch. This "Black Bomber" is considered to be a hero of the United States. Honorable Mentions 1. David Tua - a hard puncher, but known only for his left hook. His other punches are impressive, but not as impressive as the top 10. 2. Joe Frazier - same as David Tua. Also a one armed cannon. He had the best left hook in history 3. Gerry Cooney - Another one armed cannon. It's all left hook or nothing. 4. Deontay Wilder - he needs to beat relevant opponents which possess great chin. It's way too early to rank him. 5. Julian Jackson - I didn't include him, since boxers from the heavyweight division punch harder. 6. Roberto Duran - same reason as Julian Jackson. 7. Hasim Rahman - a powerful puncher indeed, but the top 10 contenders in this list have knocked more relevant people. 8. Sam Langford - He is definitely one of the hardest punchers out there, but I didn't include him because he is smaller and lighter than these heavyweights. 9. Jack Dempsey - I'll definitely place him in the top 10, but my gut tells me his punching power is inferior to the people in the list. 10. Anthony Joshua - same reason as Deontay Wilder. 11. Cleveland Williams - I'm not yet sure about him. 12. Tommy Morrison - He hits hard, but not hard enough to be ranked alongside these ten fughters.

In my opinion Sonny Liston and Vitali Klitchko the two most underrated heavyweights of all time. Good video brother 👊👊

Back in a time when boxers didn't lift weights, Liston is muscled like someone who ~does~!

I keep thinking that the aspect ratio of the video is messed up, but no... *his reach is really that long*

Very nice! :)

You'll make it to 80k this year bro, no problem. 👍 ✌️

GOOD video!

Great video and I love the tribute from Foreman. George also said Liston was the only man who could make him back up. And that was in about 1969 or so, when Liston was at the end of his career.

Beatyful and brutal boxe

Hey man ! Thanks for using my music in your video, i'm so glad you liked it =)

How did Ali Dodge most of listons jabs is insane.

His jab looks like its growing longer when he throws it! Unreal.

Sonny Liston great Boxéur Fantastic. Great Champion.

If he had Steward as a trainer, he would have utilized that reach so much better. His arm just keeps going. It would be soo deceiving fighting him too because you wouldn't expect him to be able to hit you. That's what happens when he extends that left hook and catches guys. They are sure they're out of range and the BAM.

At the 1:43 mark...Sonny throws a punch that made Razor Ruddock hot for a second.

Damn his arms long af, literally looks like his arms are elastic in some scenes. Look at 3:07

I never seen Sonny Liston in Color til this Video.

Liston, my favorite boxer, I have his biography, its sad that he had such a troubled life, by the time he met Ali (then Clay) he was well past his prime but unfortunately thats when most people remember his start from. Its fun to talk about "dream fights", my answer for these especially when big punchers are involved is whoever gets in the first good punch will probably win, kind of a copout but oh well lol. I had a nice amateur career and if I can brag a little I was 42 - 0 but quit while I was ahead. Who was the biggest puncher of all time? Man thats a really tough one since it depends on who hits you cleanly, what kind of day they're having and there's different kinds of hard punchers (compare for example Tyson and Foreman) Liston was definitely in the running, and Joe Louis overhand right was devastating, honorable mention was the late Teofilio Stevenson's overhand right, man what a pro he would have been! Ok time for work, all the best everyone!

Liston in his prime, lates 50's early 60's, was the best heavyweight ever.

Sonny sure has a deadly jab!

Crazy reach. He is a genetic freak

Liston had a powerful left jab. Foreman too. Ali's, flicking, not bad intentions behind it.

I never realised how much reach he could get on that jab ..he pops it from so far back his opponent is like a foot short with his punch but liston connects...what was his exact reach ?

Kept that left in their face the entire match. Dayum.

Pound for pound,best jab ever in boxing.

Most boxers throw a lot of empty point scoring left jabs. But sonny was diferent. Every jab could maim you or burst your face open. Thats what had his opponents shaking in their boots. As one opponent said every time sonny hit me he broke something

Holmes, Ali and Listo all time great heavyweight jabs

Liston! Liston! Liston!

My his soul rest in peace to me Sonny is the most underrated Heavyweight champion in the history of boxing...And on one of the best jab's in heavyweight boxing history like Ali may his soul rest in peace and Larry Holmes but they use there jab backing up but Sonny use his coming forward...If Ali hadn't came along when he did ,Sonny was well past his prime by then but no else could have beat him but Ali.....And he would beat a lot of them that many rank ahead of him not many in the history of the heavyweight history stood a chance against a prime Sonny and I mean no one !!!!!!

The true most dangerous and strongest fighter they had to put 4 people in the ring with him to put up a challenge

Music : Agnostick - Embolie Schizophrénique =)

his ape index/ reach was incredible

Rocket jab !

Must've been the left shoulder that got thrown out in the first fight against Ali. Liston had too many miles on him by that time. Too many miles on that Oak-tree jabbing left arm. The shoulder can only last so long especially with all of that striking force.

Great video! The best jab together Larry Holmes

Hey you probably won't but can you do one of ike quartey jab and defense sometime

Hi. Plz upload again josh kelly's video amazing footwork and combination.

Something a strong boxer should train endlessly. If you are genetically built for power punches, perfect the jab and you’re a dangerous puncher.

Seriously Liston's got a height to arm ratio is second only to a Gibbon.

Man,Listen had one of the best jabs in boxing history. He could knock u out just with a job along.Listen was one of the most underrated heavyweight in history just think if Ali hadn't come along when he did know one could have beating him..And,I believe Ali fought Liston when Sonny was past prime when they fought ..Sonny was like. number 1 rank contender for along time. But know wanted to fight him....Now even Big George said Liston could back him up with his jab.Can u immigration any backing up Big George..I believe Sonny believe can easily be in top 5 heavyweights of all time ..Jack Johnson,Ali,Louis,Langford and Listen..Don't see anybody else beating him. .

Sadly, the public and the media didn’t have a fuck he was a champion till Ali beat him. But great fighter. Great slugger/brawler.

liston had a very hard jab at a range of 214 cm,, some was KO by it.. when get close to him.. he be like tyson.. build as an oxe.. hammering them down

For all those who think tyson would have beat Liston , Patterson and tyson had the same style and trainer and look what Liston did to Patterson

I really can't think of many fighters Liston couldn't fuck up. And I don't mean beat, I mean fuck up bad, crack some ribs, knock a couple teeth, make them want to retire kinda thing.

perfect title!! his left hand was amazing, if Deontay Wilder can perfect his left hand and work on his jab... or left hand in general he'll be crazy!! he's already a world champion with a rusty technique imagine what he'd do if he refined it.

Watching this made me only admire Muhammad Ali even more he has a lesser reach yet still outstriked Liston and dodged so many of his punches at the age of 22. I am currently 19 and would shit my pants sparring someone like Liston let alone box him for the World Title.

Hard to argue against a jab that used to knock down opponents.

video suggestion: Juan Manuel Marquez- make him miss make him pay/ routes to the body

Bro where do you get such cool music

What's the name of the song?

There are only four heavyweights ever that I believe consistently beat Lennox Lewis and Liston is the one I think puts him out fastest. The other three people I favor against Lewis are Ali, Holmes and Foreman

Liston had the greatest left jab in the heavyweight decision.I put Larry homes a very close second.

They killed me lol

Killer jab

You can tell most of them panicked when he did it

Sonny Liston had the best jab in Boxing History

Damn! Btw who is song by??

Hey man can you do a video of jose luis ramirez.

Liston and tyson had to have the best left jabs in history

cant find this version of the song. can some1 send me

His arms were freakishly long for his size

"Like a cowboy movie"

Resume speaking, is he a top 5 heavy? No, but on his best day or even best year, there aren't 5 heavyweights who'd beat him.

*Amazing video!* What's the song name?

what a music?

Elastic man?

song?