1962 ~ Cassius Clay goes from #10 Ranking to #2 ~ "What the F***"

[Bill Paxtom]

March 1962

As per 'Ring Magazine'

Young Cassius was still ranked #10.

Though Cassius won both of his early-1962 bouts by TKO 4 wins and was impressive.
He was not completely dominating, and could be tagged.

He was floored by Sonny Banks, and staggered 'twice by Don Warner.
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Writer - Jim Carlson

"Cassius is young, brash and fast. He has lightning quick hands and is a very accurate puncher.
He is still developing power for his young age {20 years, 2 months}, and he will grow bigger
than the 195 lbs. he currently carries."

"He still has a bad habit of dropping his hands, and is susceptible to left-hooks to the chin, and
quick right-hands over the top. I've seen him shaken several times in his short career."

"His next opponent is #12 ranked - George Logan, a rough-and-tough brawler from Utah who
uses constant pressure with a mauling offense. He will be the strongest fighter that Young Cassius
has faced so far. He is not in Cassius' league as boxer, but he will be the toughest opponent yet."

"If the 'Boise Brawler' is able to smother Cassius with his size and strength, and avoid getting cut,
he may able to sweep the last few Rounds, and may steal a Decision over Clay at the Sports Arena
in Los Angeles."