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

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Comments During Round 9 ~

Howard Cosell >
"Joe, Cassius really pummeled the Challenger at the end of Round 8. Why isn't he
finishing Mildenberger off."

Joe Louis >
{Laughing}. Because he doesn't have the killer instinct Howard. He can't get this guy
out of here. He's letting him hang around too long."

Howard Cosell >
"The Champ has yet to prove that he has a punch. Angelo told me after Round 5 that
Cassius would put him away in the 6th, and he couldn't."

Joe Louis >
"I would be worried if this guy had a chin, but Mildenberger doesn't. That is why I'm
still not convinced on Clay. He's fast, but he's missing with most of his punches. And this
guy walks straight in asking to be hit. It's kind of embarrassing."

Howard Cosell >
"Well, is the Champion weak Joe."

Joe Loius >
"Well, he ain't strong."
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~ Comments After Round 9 ~

Howard Cosell >
"How do you have it scored Joe. I have Cassius well ahead. With the '2' Knockdowns,
he's up by 5-Points on my Card."

Joe Louis >
"It's close Howard. Mildenberger won the last Round, and he's still annoying Clay with
those bird-pecking right-hands."

Howard Cosell >
"Are you saying you have the bout 'all even' Joe."

Joe Louis >
"I said it was close. I have Clay up by 1-Point."