Earnie Shavers vs. Rochelle Norris ~ April 9, 1975

[Bill Paxtom]

Actually,

Rochelle Norris had sparred with Earnie in late-1974, and handled himself quite well.

The Norris Camp felt that this bout was a 'risk' worth taking in April 1975.

Rochelle, at 6' 1" and 208 lbs., was solidly built and was regarded as a prospect
to be reckoned with.

Rochelle, had never gone past 8-Rounds before, and this would be his '1st' 10-Rounder.