Karl Mildenberger ~ 'I Had The Formula To Beat Cassius Clay'

[Bill Paxtom]

November 17, 1962

Westfalenhalle ~ Dortmund, Germany

Kalr Mildenberger ~ 32-2-0 {13 KO"s} ~ 6' 1 1/2" ~ 191 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 11 months}
vs.
Alonzo Johnson ~ 21-11-0 {6 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 192 lbs. ~ {Age; 28 years, 0 months}
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Karl Mildenberger will take on another 'durable' American Heavyweight who has limited power.

Alonzo Johnon {Rankin, Pennsylvania} is a small Heavyweight, but he is an aggressive and durable
boxer/counter-puncher.

Alonzo has only been stopped 'once' {by Cleveland Williams} in 32-Bouts. He also took the
'highly-touted' Cassius Clay a tough 10-Rounds, in a bout that many thought Alonzo should
have earned at least a 'Draw' in Cassius Clay's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

Alonzo is a certified 'trial-horse', as he has only gone 5-10-0 in last 15-Bouts. But he still has
some 'tricks' up his sleeve, as he has recently upset 'touted prospects' in;
* December 8 1961 .... {W Dec 10} > Tony Hughes
* January 16, 1962 .... {W Dec 10} > Tod Herring

The 6-Year Professional should be a 'stern test' for Karl Mildenberger, who still has to answer
questions about his 'chin'.
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~ German Victorious Over American - Alonzo Johnson ~

German Heavyweight - Karl Mildenberger mixed in solid jabs and quick hooks to the body to win
a solid and convincing 10-Round Decision over American journeyman Alonzo Johnson.

The German, using his southpaw-stance, scored with repeated spearing right-jabs into the Johnson's
face, as the American pressed forward over the first 6-Rounds.

Though the Amercian made-the-fight, he was unable to solve the mystery of Mildenberger's southpaw
stance and sometimes awkward attack.

The American only had good Rounds in the 3rd and 6th, when he tagged Mildenberger with solid
lead-rights to the head, and short left-hooks while inside.

Mildenberger opened up on Johnson in Rounds 7 and 8 with 'heavy' left-hooks into his body,
that had the American bending low and protecting his ribs.

With the 'bout-well-in-hand' Mildenberger scored with more solid hooks in Rounds 9 and 10, as
Johnson was now backing away and was on the complete defensive, and only looking to survive.

The Associated Press scored the bout for Karl Mildenbeger {7-2-1} in Rounds.

Following this victory, Karl Mildenberger was back in the World-Rankings at #26.