Muhammad Ali ~ How Did He Do In The 15th Round Of His Bouts ?

[Bill Paxtom]

Cassius Clay vs. George Chuvalo

March 29, 1966 ~

Maple Leaf Garden ~ Toronto, Canada

Cassius was making the 3rd Defense of his Title. Cassius {Age; 24 years, 2 months}
was supposed to be at his physical peak in strength.

Though he clearly was way ahead after 13-Rounds, Cassius was under instructions
from Angelo Dundee to end matters in the 14th Round.

Cassius rained blows from every angle on George, and nailed him with several jarring
right-hands that had George's eye's rolling in their sockets.

So much so, that George looked out-on-his-feet at the Bell ending Round 14.

Before Round 15, Angelo Dundee was screaming >
"End it Cassius. He's out on his feet. Be a man for God' sake. Act like a Champion."

Round 15 >

But Cassius came out and flicked left jabs, and moved. It was a 'stab-and-jab' festival
by Cassius.

It was George who was the 'man', by chasing Cassius from side-to-side in the Ring
and by whipping punches. Though George couldn't catch Cassius, it was he who was
throwing leather throughout the Round.

Side Note >
George Chuvalo only had '17-Days' to prepare for this bout.

Grade for Cassius .......... C-