Thad Spencer ~ 'Why Did Cassius Clay Avoid Fighting Him'

[Bill Paxtom]

If You Do Your Homework

You will see that Cassius Clay's Manager {Herbert Muhammad} did sign an agreement
for his fighter to defend the Title against Thad Spencer.

But, Cassius pulled out and fought Ernie Terrell instead.

Then, they signed up 35 year-old Zora Folley {cement shoes and glass jaw} next
for March 1967.

While Thad played the 'good guy', Cassius was behind the scenes trying to line
up another easy bout for April 1967 with Floyd Patterson again.

Thad Spencer >
"I know he's running. We have a name for him at the Chinese Restaurants here in
San Francisco, "Chicken Clay with Running Sauce".

"He wants to fight Floyd Patterson. Wasn't he the 'weak-chinned' Champion from
the 1950's or something. Who's next ....... Ezzard Charles."