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

[Bill Paxtom]

During Round 3

Howard Cosell, mentioned that he had scored the first 2-Rounds for Cassius Clay, but
had the 2nd Round very close.

Howard Cosell >
"Cassius told me that he was going to start very fast, and possibly take the Challenger
out of here right away. But, Cassius did not come out as fast as he had predicted."

'Mildenberger is presenting all sorts of problems for Cassius. He's making Cassius miss.
That left-handed stance is really causing a problem."

Howard did mention that Mildenberger 'hurt' the Champion on '2' separate occasions
in Round 3.
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Howard did ask Joe Louis on what he thought:

Joe Louis >
"Mildenberger is fighting better than I expected. He's taking it to Clay. He fought well in
Round 1, and he won Round 2."

Howard Cosell >
"It's because of his left-handed stance Joe."

Joe Louis >
"No, not really Howard. Mildenberger is not fighting like a true southpaw. He's squared up
Howard, so he's really fighting in-between left-handed and right-handed."

Howard Cosell >
"But he's leading with right-jabs, just like a southpaw."

Joe Louis >
"He is not afraid, and is willing to trade. I'm impressed. He's landed a few good punches into
Clay's face. But, he has no power at all. He's pushing his punches, but they're getting there."

Howard Cosell >
"But he's {Mildenberger} wide open for the right-hand, and he has been caught by a few."

Joe Louis >
"He's doing right by himself, as he is winning the Round in my view."