Floyd Patterson 1968/1969 ~ "The Boxing Press Wants Floyd To Go Away"

Floyd Patterson

January 4, 1968

On his 33rd Birthday,

The Boxing Press was pleading for the former 2-Time Heavyweight Champion
to just 'go away'.

Floyd, with a record of 46-6-1 {35 KO's} still felt that he could make his mark
on the Heavyweight Division.

In his last bout {October 28, 1967}, Floyd had lost a 'controversial' 12-Round
Majority Decision to Jerry Quarry in a WBA Elimination bout.

Ring Magazine still rated Floyd at #7, and felt that the aging former Champion
could still defeat most of the Heavyweights out there, as many were either
inept of over-rated.

Floyd Patterson

I know the Boxing Press wants me to 'go away'. They say I'm a 1950's Heavyweight,
and an 'old school type'.

I don't bring the flash {of Cassius Clay} or the power {of Joe Frazier} that they want
today.

But I feel that I can still handle myself pretty well in the Ring. And even though I'm
33 years-old, there are only a few guys out there that could give me any real trouble
inside the Ring.

January/February 1968

While Floyd was getting 'verbally retired' by the American Boxing Press.

In Sweden, promoters there were trying to stage a Championship Bout
between Buster Mathis and Floyd.

A 'new' group called 'Boxing Championship International' wanted to stage
a bout for their 'vacant' Championship between Buster and Floyd.

Floyd had agreed to the bout, but Buster wasn't so sure, and opted to
fight Joe Frazier instead.

'Cowboy' Floyd Patterson

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Wtf

February 1968

'Hey Floyd, Time To Leave Boxing To The Real Heavyweights'

The writers at Boxing News don't want to hurt Floyd Patterson's feelings,
but enough is enough.

Floyd, who has visited the floor more times than Cockroaches swept off the
kitchen counter, would be better if he left Boxing or at least the Heavyweight
Division.

There is something a little lower, called the Light-Heavyweight Division, where
overblown Middleweights or 'skinny-rails' hang out. That would be Floyd's best
venture if he decides to continue.

patterson should ahve gone to light heavy when the bigger boys came up. Ali was just too fucking big fort people ike Marciano and Patterson----its a wonder how Fraczier diod so well given his small stature as we;ll

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Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust

patterson should ahve gone to light heavy when the bigger boys came up. Ali was just too fucking big fort people ike Marciano and Patterson----its a wonder how Fraczier diod so well given his small stature as we;ll

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Cassius Clay,

Fought a lot of little guys.

Damn, Henry Cooper was only 188 lbs.

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Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

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Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust

patterson should ahve gone to light heavy when the bigger boys came up. Ali was just too fucking big fort people ike Marciano and Patterson----its a wonder how Fraczier diod so well given his small stature as we;ll

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Cassius Clay,

Fought a lot of little guys.

Damn, Henry Cooper was only 188 lbs.

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That is not Ali's fault.

March 1968

Floyd Patterson

I will scout both Buster Mathis and Joe Frazier in their upcoming bout on
March 4, 1968. Both boys are undefeated and tough.

I have been promised a chance at the loser of this bout for sometime
in June.

We'll see what happens. If I fight the loser of this bout, I must be given a
guarantee that I get a chance at the Champion right away, at least by
September.

I like Buster Mathis to beat Joe. He's too big, and will wear down Joe and
win a Decision.

And Saddoboxing wants Bill Paxton to go away

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Originally Posted by Beanflicker

And Saddoboxing wants Bill Paxton to go away

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You Bean-Licking Filth

WBA Ratings {March 1968}

#1 ... Jerry Quarry
#2 ... Jimmy Ellis
#3 ... Eduardo Corletti
#4 ... Oscar Bonavena
#5 ... Floyd Patterson
#6 ... Thad Spencer
#7 ... Joe Frazier
#8 ... Karl Mildenberger
#9 ... Manuel Ramos
#10 . Dave Zyglewicz

April 18, 1968

New Paltz Register

"Floyd Patterson Adds In His 2-Cents"

I just watched Joe Frazier take down Buster Mathis. It was a good fight, and
Joe proved that he is one to be reckoned with. It was Joe {smaller} that was the
stronger man in the Ring.

I'm hoping to fight Buster Mathis in an elimination bout in June. The winner between
us gets Joe in September. But, it all depends on Buster. He may not want to fight
right away.

Or, I could take on the winner of the Jerry Quarry - Jimmy Ellis 'WBA Championship'
which is being held next week {April 27, 1968}

That may be my best chance at getting the Title again. I feel that I'm equal to Jerry
Quarry, as both of our bouts could have gone either way. And Jimmy Ellis is a quality
boxer, but he's still unproven.

I know I can be a 'pain-in-the-neck' for either one of them.

There are still a few guys ranked ahead of me {Eduardo Corletti and Thad Spencer},
and I may have to offer them 'step-aside' money to get my chance.

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Originally Posted by Beanflicker

And Saddoboxing wants Denilson200 to go away

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uhhh, yeah.... a guy who side steps everything and just keeps going---hey could Denilson200 be Ron Price? They both seem to do the same thing, just keep steam rollin' despite what other posters write/ask.