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

[Bill Paxtom]

September 16, 1967

~ Bonavena Wins Decision Over German ~

~ Husky Argentinian Bonavena Upsets Mildenberger Over 12 ~

Argentinian - Oscar Bonavena showing little finesse but a lot of strength, used an awkward but effective
attack to win a decisive 12-Round 'upset' Decision over German - Karl Mildenberger.

Bonavena {204 lbs.} floored Mildenberger {203 lbs.} '4-Times' in the bout, by clubbing the southpaw
German with wide hooks.

Bonavena scored Knockdowns in Rounds 1, 4 , 7 and 10 > and used a barreling attack on his opponent,
and was clearly the stronger fighter here. The Argentinian was penalized {1-Point} in Round 5 for a
low-blow, but that did not stop Bonavena from using his rough-tactics throughout the bout.

Mildenberger, after getting dropped in the 1st-Round, fought cautiously and tentative. In Round 2, the
German was 'cut' under his right-eye, and he looked somewhat scared for the next 3-Rounds, as he
did not want to engage.

The German did rally in Rounds 5 and 6, which got him back into the fight.

Mildenberger had his best moments in Round 9, when he tagged Bonavena with a hard-right, and terrific
left-hand to the jaw that spun Bonavena's head. But the Argentinian showed his toughness, and continued
to press with his awkward-style.

Mildenberger did put forth a good rally late, but the '4-Knockdowns' that he suffered were too much to
overcome in Points.

The 'UPI" Scorecard in Rounds >
* 6-3-3 > {Oscar Bonavena}