Phantom Punch

The film chronicles the journey of Sonny Liston, beginning with his discovery by a priest during his incarceration at the Missouri State Penitentiary. It covers the pivotal moments of his life, including the notorious ‘Phantom Punch’ delivered by Cassius Clay that marked the decline of his boxing career, and concludes with the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his premature death in 1971. The narrative spans from 1950 to 1971, capturing the significant events that shaped Liston’s life and legacy.