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Leotis Martin (March 10 1939–November 20 1995) was an American boxer the first ever NABF heavyweight champion and best known for his victory over former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. Martin was a good puncher and a fairly skilled heavyweight who fought from 1962 to 1969. He compiled a record of 31 wins (19 KOs) and 5 losses and in 2003 was named to the Ring Magazine’s list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. His career however was marked by inconsistency and bad luck.