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Liston

British  
/ ˈlɪstən /

noun

  1. Sonny, real name Charles. 1922–70, US boxer: former world heavyweight champion

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Joe Liston, 19, a sports coach and student is "not really a fan" of visitor permit allowances being halved for students.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

As an amateur, Foreman had sparred with former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston, and when he turned pro, it was with Liston’s management team, Foreman assuming Liston’s fierce demeanor in the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

"By boosting the number of regulatory T cells in targeted areas of the body, we can help the body do a better job of repairing itself, or managing immune responses," said Liston.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2024

In addition, Liston & Deas and most of the states the firm worked for have not revealed exactly how much Centene overcharged for drugs or how settlement amounts were calculated.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024

Finally, he and Liston were in their comers in the ring.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey