Floyd Patterson 1968/1969 ~ "The Boxing Press Wants Floyd To Go Away"

[Bill Paxtom]

March 1968

Floyd Patterson

I will scout both Buster Mathis and Joe Frazier in their upcoming bout on
March 4, 1968. Both boys are undefeated and tough.

I have been promised a chance at the loser of this bout for sometime
in June.

We'll see what happens. If I fight the loser of this bout, I must be given a
guarantee that I get a chance at the Champion right away, at least by
September.

I like Buster Mathis to beat Joe. He's too big, and will wear down Joe and
win a Decision.