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    Default Re: Book on Jeff 'Candy Slim' Merrritt

    June 1975

    The Kansas City Times

    Staff Reporter; Ken Hentgen

    'Jeff Merritt To Right His Wrong Ways'

    Former World Ranked Heavyweight - Jeff Merrit may soon get a 'special release' from the Missouri State Prison.

    After 11-Months behind bars at the Jefferson City facility, Jeff may get his release at the end of this month {June 1976}.

    Jeff Merritt,

    "I've been clean for 11-Months. No more Drugs. I'm a new man now, and I am no longer 'Candy Slim'. Now just call me plain old 'Jeff'.
    I want to fight again. As soon as I get out, I'm heading right into a Boxing Gym to work out. I've got to be in control and stay right.
    I'll need about 4-Weeks to get ready for a bout. I'll take on a few 'soft' opponents at first to see where I'm at. Then I'll evaluate my
    performances before I take the next step. I'm not going to rush into anything. This could be my last chance."

    "I'm still a young man {Age; 28 years, 5 months}. I'm not beat up, and have a lot left to give. I've already talked to a 'promoter' in
    Orlando, Florida. He said he would get me a 'few' tune-up bouts at first, to build up my name and get me some 'press' in the newspapers."

    "That's the plan for Phase I."
    Last edited by Bill Paxtom; 07-28-2014 at 12:25 PM.

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