Joe Frazier vs. Oscar Bonavena 'II' ~ The Rematch

[Bill Paxtom]

Thursday ~ December 5, 1968

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

~ The Oscar Bonavena Camp Cries Foul In Trying To Get Sparring Partners ~

Oscar Bonavena has had difficulty in getting qualified sparring-partners here in Philadelphia,
for his upcoming bout for the World Championship against Joe Frazier here on December 10th.

Oscar Bonavena >
"It is amazing. All the good fighters were supposed to be here in Philadelphia. As soon as I
get here, they all disappear or are not available. It sounds 'fishy' to me."

"Not one good Heavyweight is around. We had to beg Leotis Martin to help us out."

"I told Leotis, that after I knock out' Frazier, I will give him the 1st-Title defense.

[Bill Paxtom]

December 6, 1968

~ Bonavena Has Trouble Getting Sparring Men ~