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

[Bill Paxtom]

December 3, 1963

~ A 'New' Max Schmeling ~

Part 3

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After I took over for Karl, we started him out with '3 easy bouts starting in October 1960.

Then I wanted to see what he had in the 'guts department', so we travelled to Bologna, Italy
to take on 'The Emilian Bull' - 32 year-old Franco Cavicchi on December 7, 1960.

It was Karl's 'first' 10-Rounder, and first bout outside of Germany.

Franco was an experienced fighter who was both physical and strong in the Ring. Cavicchi had
an impressive record of 65-9-3 with {44 KO's}. He was the former European Champion {1955/1956},
and was now the #2 Italian Heavyweight.

Karl came in light at {188 lbs.} against Cavicchi's {205 lbs.}

I expected a difficult bout with the tough Italian, who also had a big following.

To my surprise, Karl not only won, but put on a remarkable performance in front of the Italian
Heavyweight's hometown supporters. It was speed versus brawn, and speed won.