Bob Foster ~ "I Wanted Cassius Clay In 1968"

[Bill Paxtom]

1968,

It was up to the 'individual' State Boxing Commissions to decide if they wanted
to sanction a Cassius Clay bout.

In June 1968, the State of Utah Boxing Commission approved a bout that involved
Cassius Clay and Bob Foster.

Seems that Cassius was offered $300,000 ~ plus an additional $30,000 in Training
Expenses.

Bob Foster was to receive $60,000 ~ plus an additional $7500 in Training Expenses.

Things were moving well, until Cassius wanted nearly all of the $360,000 offered
'total' fight purse.

Cassius Clay >

"If they want me, I want another $50,000. I changed my mind, and I can't live on
a $300,000 Fight Purse. I need $350,000 to walk into the Ring."

"Bob Foster should be happy on what he's getting. He should take the $10,000
and shut his mouth, and give me the other $50,000."