1961, 2 december, PHILADELPHIA, USA : The american boxer SONNY LISTON (1932 - 1970) vs the german ALBERT WESTPHAL (born in 1931). The match was disputed at Convention Hall, Philadelphia, the day 4 december 1961, won by Liston for KO. Liston became world heavyweight champion in 1962, missing the title in 1964 to 71 underdog Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay). " The Ring magazine " ranked Liston as the seventh greatest heavyweight of all time