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

[Bill Paxtom]

February 25, 1963

~ Former Champion- Joe Louis Brought In To Help German Heavyweight - Karl Mildenberger ~

Bruno Mueller, Manager for German Heavyweight - Karl Mildenberger has brought in former Heavyweight
Champion Joe Louis to help improve the punching power of the fast-boxing German.

The 25 year-old Mildenberger has failed to score a Knockout in his last '10-Bouts', and there is concern
about his punching-power, which has slowly diminished.

Bruno Mueller {Manager} >

"I'm a bit concerned with Karl's sudden lack of power. He's hitting guys solid, but he is not hurting them,
even when catches them flush on the chin. We may have to make an adjustment with his leverage and
footwork."

"I've put a call in to former Heavyweight Champion - Joe Louis to come here to Kaiserslautern to take
a look at Karl's punching style and to offer his suggestions. I'm a bit perplexed at this stage, and we
need to get some more power in Karl's fists if he wants to progress, and move into the Top 10."