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Explore the riveting narrative of *The Murder of Sonny Liston*, a compelling investigation that delves into the enigmatic death of the former heavyweight boxing champion. Released in 2017 by Pan Macmillan UK, this B-format paperback book (ISBN: 9781509814824) unravels the mystery surrounding Sonny Liston’s death on December 30, 1970, under circumstances that have spurred countless theories. As the police report indicated a suspicious heroin overdose, Shaun Assael meticulously chronicles the events and connections linking Liston to influential figures in the boxing world, from powerful promoters to notorious mobsters.
With 320 pages of gripping content, this book dives into the social turmoil of the 1970s in Las Vegas, contrasting the rise of corporate gambling with the severe race riots that plagued the black community. Assael’s work challenges historical perspectives, offering a fresh look at Liston's complicated legacy while exploring the fascinating interplay between crime, fame, and survival.
Dive into one of America's most captivating cold cases and uncover the truth that has eluded so many. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts, boxing fans, and anyone intrigued by the intertwined fates of athletes and the criminal underworld. Order yours today; shipping is free and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509814824
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 320
Description:
On December 30th, 1970, at the age of 38, former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston died from what Las Vegas police suspected was a heroin overdose.
When police arrived, they found a one-ounce balloon on Sonny's nightstand but the coroner quickly labelled Sonny's passing as death by natural causes. To this day, Liston's death hovers over Las Vegas and the sports world, leaving unanswered questions about his ties to powerful boxing promoters, billionaire hoteliers, mob kingpins and shadowy drug lords.
Reviving boxing's most infamous cold case to work out what really happened on that night in December over forty years ago, Shaun Assael examines the last mysterious year of Liston's life against the backdrop of a pivotal year in the history of Las Vegas. 1970 was the year that the mob turned a sleepy desert oasis into a cathedral of corporate gambling. Glittering new towers were rising along the strip, while race riots were devastating the black community, creating two very different cities for Sonny Liston to disappear into.
With key aspects of Liston's life previously ignored or glossed over, Assael takes a fresh look at Liston's complicated life, getting to the bottom of one of America's most enduring mysteries, while painting a stunning portrait of mob-run Las Vegas in the 1970s.
With 320 pages of gripping content, this book dives into the social turmoil of the 1970s in Las Vegas, contrasting the rise of corporate gambling with the severe race riots that plagued the black community. Assael’s work challenges historical perspectives, offering a fresh look at Liston's complicated legacy while exploring the fascinating interplay between crime, fame, and survival.
Dive into one of America's most captivating cold cases and uncover the truth that has eluded so many. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts, boxing fans, and anyone intrigued by the intertwined fates of athletes and the criminal underworld. Order yours today; shipping is free and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509814824
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 320
Description:
On December 30th, 1970, at the age of 38, former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston died from what Las Vegas police suspected was a heroin overdose.
When police arrived, they found a one-ounce balloon on Sonny's nightstand but the coroner quickly labelled Sonny's passing as death by natural causes. To this day, Liston's death hovers over Las Vegas and the sports world, leaving unanswered questions about his ties to powerful boxing promoters, billionaire hoteliers, mob kingpins and shadowy drug lords.
Reviving boxing's most infamous cold case to work out what really happened on that night in December over forty years ago, Shaun Assael examines the last mysterious year of Liston's life against the backdrop of a pivotal year in the history of Las Vegas. 1970 was the year that the mob turned a sleepy desert oasis into a cathedral of corporate gambling. Glittering new towers were rising along the strip, while race riots were devastating the black community, creating two very different cities for Sonny Liston to disappear into.
With key aspects of Liston's life previously ignored or glossed over, Assael takes a fresh look at Liston's complicated life, getting to the bottom of one of America's most enduring mysteries, while painting a stunning portrait of mob-run Las Vegas in the 1970s.