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Which title was taken from Sonny in boxing for not responding to challenges?

WBA International Heavyweight Champion
WBC Middleweight Champion
IBF Welterweight Champion
WBO Lightweight Champion

Answer

Sonny Liston's title of WBA International Heavyweight Champion was taken away from him because he failed to respond to challenges. This decision was made by the WBA's executive committee, who voted unanimously to strip Liston of his title. The WBA's president, Jose Sulaiman, said that Liston's inactivity had made him a "disgrace to the sport of boxing".