Book on Jeff 'Candy Slim' Merrritt

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ July 10, 1976

'Jeff Merritt Scouts New York For A Bout'

Jeff Merritt was trying to get a 'quick money bout', on the Monday - July 26th Fight Card at the Felt Forum.

Jeff got in touch with Teddy Brenner {Madison Garden 'Matchmaker'}, and asked him if he coukld get a bout on
the Fight Card.

But Teddy Brenner was unsure if Jeff could get ready in just 2-Weeks {after being out of the Ring for so long},
even if it was against a 'C-Level' opponent.

Also during this time, Jeff hooked up with his old friend and Boxing Trainer - Bobby Jacks. Bobby had known Jeff
since {1968} when Jeff first came to New York.

Bobby had a Boxing Gym in upstate New York {Saugerties}. Bobby talked to Jeff about helping in his comeback,
and then invited Jeff to move up to Saugerties. Bobby offered to train Jeff at his gym "Bobby's Place".

Within a few days, Bobby got Jeff a small apartment near the Gym. Jeff was to work out at the Gym '3' times a day,
in an effort to get back in shape.