Liston

/ˈlɪstn/
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Other forms: Listons

Definitions of Liston
  1. noun
    United States prizefighter who lost his world heavyweight championship to Cassius Clay in 1964 (1932-1970)
    synonyms: Charles Liston, Sonny Liston
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    gladiator, prizefighter
    a professional boxer
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