The Upset Files

The Punch That Changed Everything: When Lightning Struck in Tokyo

In 1964, an unknown 22-year-old from Louisville walked into a Tokyo boxing ring as a 7-to-1 underdog against the seemingly invincible Sonny Liston. What happened next didn't just crown a new heavyweight champion—it launched the most magnetic, controversial, and transformative athlete of the 20th century. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.