From his discovery by a priest while serving time at the Missouri State Penitentiary to the infamous 'Phantom Punch' by Cassius Clay which effectively ended his career, the movie spans the years from 1950 to Liston's mysterious and untimely death in 1971.
Acting
Ving Rhames towers as Liston—silent rage and broken dignity.
Production
Recreates mid-century boxing's sweaty, smoky underbelly.
Director
Robert Townsend
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Phantom Punch remains boxing's most debated moment—eyewitnesses still disagree whether Liston took a dive.
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