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

[Bill Paxtom]

Where are you going with all of this?

'You Will See'

Remember, in 1966, Karl took Cassius Clay a competitive 12 Rounds, backed his ass up,
and staggered him with a 'single' body-punch.

Let's see what happened to Karl in his next bout on February 24, 1962.

[AdamGB]

'Why' do you use apostrophes 'where' they are 'not' needed?

[Bill Paxtom]

February 24, 1962

Westfalenhalle ~ Dortmund, Germany

Attendance ..... { 9200 }

'European Heavyweight Championship'

{#9} Karl Mildenberger ~ 30-1-0 {13 KO's} ~ 6' 1 1/2" ~ Reach; 74" ~ 190 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 3 months}
vs.
{#24} Dick Richardson ~ 30-12-3 {23 KO's} ~ 6' 3" ~ Reach; 79" ~ 202 lbs. ~ {Age; 27 years, 8 months}
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Karl Mildenberger will be the 'home-country favorite' as he challenges Welshman - Dick Richardson for the
European Championship.

Karl is currently World-Ranked as the {#9} Heavyweight. Karl is listed as a {4-1} Betting-Favorite.

Dick Richardson will be making the 3rd Title-Defese of the Champinsjip he won 2-Years earier on
March 27, 1960.

Richardson, a 7 1/2 year Professional is a big-hitter with the right-hand, but he is cumbersome and rough
around the edges. Richardson is World-ranked at {#24}, and a win here will move up his World standing
significantly.

In his last bout {September 15, 1961} he lost a 10-Round Decision to veteran American - Howard 'Honey Boy'
King. The same fighter that Karl Mildenberger defeated on November 24, 1961.

Despite being the Champion, the Wales born Richardson is listed as a {4-1 Underdog}. By trade, Dick is
a 'Milkman' in Wales.
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~ 'A Shocker' ~ Welshman Dick Richardson Flattens German Challenger Mildenberger In One ~

~ European Champ Richardson Stops Foe in One In Dortmund, Germany ~

~ Welshman Richardson Scores Remarkable KO In One ~

Dick Richardson left 9200 German fans in silence at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, as he sent their Hero
flat-out on the canvas with a 'single' right-hand to the chin, and to be counted out in only 2:35 of the 1st-Round.

Mildenberger came out banging at the Opening Bell, as he attempted to surprise the Richardson with a
barrage.

The German was quick with right-jabs and left-crosses, and was displaying excellent footwork over the
first 2-Minutes, as he was in complete command during the 1st-Round.

Then Mildenberger stepped in close, and started to bang and trade with the big-hitting Welshman.

Richardson was keen to the invitation, and slammed back at the 'overly-aggressive' German. The Welshman
landed several punches on the inside shaking Mildenberger, and then caught him 'square-on-the-chin' with a
powerful right-hook, dropping him flat on his back near the Ropes.

Referee - Philippe De Backer counted out Mildenberger at 2:35 of Round 1.

Karl was laid out on the canvas for nearly 4-Minutes.

The Knockout Loss dropped Karl Mildenberger from #9 to out of the Top 30 World Ratings.
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Following the {KO 1} over the highly-touted Karl Mildenberger, Dick Richardson was moved up to the #10 World-Ranking.

'Ring Magazine' > Fighter of the Month > Dick Richardson

[AdamGB]

You 'didn't' answer my 'question' about the 'needless' apostrophes...

[Bill Paxtom]

February 24, 1962

~ Karl Mildenberger Flattened In One By Dick Richardson ~

[Bill Paxtom]

September 1, 1962

Messesporthalle ~ Cologne, Germany

Karl Mildenberger ~ 30-2-0 {13 KO's} ~ 194 lbs.
vs.
Federico Friso ~ 25-16- 6 {14 KO's} ~ 189 lbs.
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Karl Mildenberger is making his comeback-bout, 7 1/2 Months after getting toasted {L KO 1}
by Dick Richardson.

His opponent is medium-punching 32 year-old Italian, Federico Friso. The 7 year Professional
is durable, as he has only been stopped 'once' on 51-Bouts.

Friso is the former Italian Heavyweight Champion {June 1960}, and is currently ranked
as the #7 Italian Heavyweight.
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~ Mildenberger Scores Decision Win In Comeback Bout ~

Kalr Mildenberger looked sharp in posting a one-sided 10-Round Decision win over durable
Italian - Federico Friso.

The 24 1/2 year-old German was steady with right-jabs, and fast combinations as he was
in control from the 4th Round and on.

Mildenberger was cautious during the first 3-Rounds, as he was measuring Friso with long
right-hands while moving side-to-side. But once he realized that Friso posed no danger,
Mildenberger moved in close, and unleashed fast-hands on the counter-punching Italian.

The German showed no ill-effects from his 'disaster' from Febrary 24th with Dick Richardson.

The Associated Press scored the bout for Karl Mildenberger {6-0-4} in Rounds.

[Bill Paxtom]

October 6, 1962

Messeporthalle ~ Cologne, Germany

Karl Mildenberger ~ 31-2-0 {13 KO's} ~ 193 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 10 months}
vs.
John Robert Henry ~ 19-6-3 {6 KO's} ~ 195 lbs. ~ {Age; 25 years, 3 months}
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Karl Mildenberger continues on his 'comeback run'.

John Robert Henry is an American {New York} Heavyweight that has been campaigning
out of Stockholm, Sweden since January 1962.

The 6-Year Professional is also former Heavyweight Champion - Ingemar Johansson's
sparring-partner.

John Robert has won all '4-Bouts' in Sweden, and is a durable fighter who has only been
stopped 'once' in 28-Bouts'.

This bout will be scheduled for 8-Rounds.
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~ German Mildenberger Impressive In Decision Over American John Henry ~

Karl Mildenberger took control from the out-set and scored an impressive 8-Round Decision
over tough American - John Henry in 8-Rounds.

The southpaw German used stinging right-jabs from the outside to neutralize the American's
big right-hand swings over the first 3-Rounds.

In Round 4, John Henry did 'tag' Mildenberger with a big right-hand to the chin that had him
wobbly for a flash, but the German held on and boxed his way put of danger.

But in Round 5, Mildenberger took it to the American, and slammed away with heavy hooks to
both the body and head. Late in the Round, the German caught John Henry with a 'jolting'
left-hook to the ribs, and dropped him for a '6-Count'.

Mildenberger then 'dropped' the American again with another left-hook near the end of the Round.
John Henry took the full '9-Count' and then went fleeing backwards until the Bell sounded
ending Round 5.

With the bout well in hand, Mildenberger sent repeated right-jabs into the John Henry, who
spent the last 3-Ronds backing away, and holding whenever Mildenberger got in too close.

The Associated Press scored the bout for Karl Mildenberger {6-1-1} in Rounds.

[Bill Paxtom]

November 17, 1962

Westfalenhalle ~ Dortmund, Germany

Kalr Mildenberger ~ 32-2-0 {13 KO"s} ~ 6' 1 1/2" ~ 191 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 11 months}
vs.
Alonzo Johnson ~ 21-11-0 {6 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ 192 lbs. ~ {Age; 28 years, 0 months}
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Karl Mildenberger will take on another 'durable' American Heavyweight who has limited power.

Alonzo Johnon {Rankin, Pennsylvania} is a small Heavyweight, but he is an aggressive and durable
boxer/counter-puncher.

Alonzo has only been stopped 'once' {by Cleveland Williams} in 32-Bouts. He also took the
'highly-touted' Cassius Clay a tough 10-Rounds, in a bout that many thought Alonzo should
have earned at least a 'Draw' in Cassius Clay's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

Alonzo is a certified 'trial-horse', as he has only gone 5-10-0 in last 15-Bouts. But he still has
some 'tricks' up his sleeve, as he has recently upset 'touted prospects' in;
* December 8 1961 .... {W Dec 10} > Tony Hughes
* January 16, 1962 .... {W Dec 10} > Tod Herring

The 6-Year Professional should be a 'stern test' for Karl Mildenberger, who still has to answer
questions about his 'chin'.
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~ German Victorious Over American - Alonzo Johnson ~

German Heavyweight - Karl Mildenberger mixed in solid jabs and quick hooks to the body to win
a solid and convincing 10-Round Decision over American journeyman Alonzo Johnson.

The German, using his southpaw-stance, scored with repeated spearing right-jabs into the Johnson's
face, as the American pressed forward over the first 6-Rounds.

Though the Amercian made-the-fight, he was unable to solve the mystery of Mildenberger's southpaw
stance and sometimes awkward attack.

The American only had good Rounds in the 3rd and 6th, when he tagged Mildenberger with solid
lead-rights to the head, and short left-hooks while inside.

Mildenberger opened up on Johnson in Rounds 7 and 8 with 'heavy' left-hooks into his body,
that had the American bending low and protecting his ribs.

With the 'bout-well-in-hand' Mildenberger scored with more solid hooks in Rounds 9 and 10, as
Johnson was now backing away and was on the complete defensive, and only looking to survive.

The Associated Press scored the bout for Karl Mildenbeger {7-2-1} in Rounds.

Following this victory, Karl Mildenberger was back in the World-Rankings at #26.

[AdamGB]

"Still don't know 'where' you're going with this 'or' why you keep using 'apostrophes' in randon ~ places"

Joe Louis

[Bill Paxtom]

November 30, 1962

Festhalle ~ Frankfurt, Germany

{#26} Karl Mildenberger ~ 33-2-0 {13 KO's} ~ 6' 1 1/2" ~ 192 lbs. ~ {Age; 25 years, 0 months}
vs.
{NR} Joe Bygraves ~ 40-19-1 {20 KO's} ~ 6' 1" ~ 206 lbs. ~ {Age; 31 years, 6 months}
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Karl Mildenberger is looking to be impressive here, to earn a chance for the European Heavyweight
Championship.

'Jamaica' Joe Bygraves, is 10-Year Professional. The veteran' is a powerfully-built and muscular
slugger, as well as rugged in-fighter. Though he's at the 'tail-end' of his career, he can give
anyone a difficult time in the Ring.

Bygraves is a former British-Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion {1956/1957}.

Bygraves is coming off 'back-to-back' losses. A bad beating at the hands {LTKO 7} of former
Heavyweight Champion - Ingemar Johansson on February 9, 1962.

And a one-sided Decision Loss {L Dec 10} to American - Wayne Bethea on September 22, 1962.

Interesting here, is that Karl Mildenberger fought only 13-days earlier against American-
Alonzo Johnson.
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~ The Skinny ~

Ingemar Johansson will be in attendance, to scout Karl Mildenberger for a possible bout in
February 1963.


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~ German Mildenberger Awarded Controversial Decision Over Jamaican Bygraves ~

~ Mildenberger Wins By Technical Decision In '3' Over Jamaican Bygraves ~

Karl Mildenberger was awarded a 'controversial' 3-Round Technical Decision over Joe Bygraves.

The action was rough and aggressive during the first 2-Rounds, as Mildenberger attempted to box
from the outside, while the muscular Bygraves was using rough-house tactics.

Both fighters banged their heads hard into each other during a 'wild' Round 2. The German
left the Round with a 'welt' on his forehead, and Bygraves was sporting a swollen left-eye lid.

In Round 3, Mildenberger again attempted to box, but Bygraves bull-rushed the German into
the Ropes and mauled away with his arms and elbows.

While inside and close, both fighters banged heads again, and each suffered damage to their
face.

At the end of Round 3, the German Boxing Commission representative called for an end to the
bout, as both fighters were showing facial injuries.

Under the Boxing Rules, the bout went to the Scorecards, where Mildenberger was determined to
be the points winner.

[powerpuncher]

It doesn't matter if you have the blueprint if you can't execute.

[Bill Paxtom]

January 26, 1963

Sportpalast ~ Berlin, Germany

Attendance ..... { 11,000 }

{#24} Karl Mildenberger ~ 34-2-0 {13 KO's} ~ 6' 1 1/2" ~ 191 lbs. ~ {Age; 25 years, 2 months}
vs.
{NR} Archie McBride ~ 33-14-0 {17 KO's} ~ 5' 11" ~ 181 lbs. ~ {Age; 33 years, 11 months}
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Karl Mildenberger takes on another tough American 'journeyman' Heavyweight.

Archie McBride is a solidly-built 5' 11" ~ 181 lb. small-Heavyweight. Archie has massive biceps
and is a physically strong in-fighter.

Archie is based out of Trenton, New Jersey and is managed by Author - Budd Schulberg.

Archie is a 16-year Professional who's been competing since 1946. Archie had retired in
1959, but came back in 1962.

He has had both of his bouts here in Germany, which he has won both impressively.

* September 29, 1962 ..... {W Dec 10} > Ulli Nitschke
* December 7, 1962 ........ {TKO 9} > Albert Westphal

Archie McBride >
"I won't go away as long as I win impressively, like I was in my other '2' bouts here.
I plan on pressuring 'Milde', and to back him up right outside the Ring, down the
hallway and outside the Arena."
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~ American McBride Holds World-Rated German Mildenberger To A Draw ~

Archie McBride, a near 34 year-old 'journeyman' Heavyweight from Trenton, New Jersey
held 'highly-regarded' German Heavyweight Karl Mildenberger to a 10-Round Draw.

The veteran, who was out-weighed by 10 lbs. and nearly 9 years older than his younger
German opponent, was the aggressor from the outset, as he continuously backed up
the German with short-and-powerful punches on the inside.

McBride was clearly the stronger fighter over the first-half of the bout, as he prevented
Mildenberger from getting off his fast-combinations.

Mildenberger was 'throttled' each time that he made a charge, and McBride was the
better man on the inside, especially in the middle-Rounds where he hurt Mildenberger
several times with heavy-hooks to the ribs.

Desperately behind after 6-Rounds, the German rallied with several flurries in the 7th
and 8th Rounds, but despite scoring, Mildenberger's punches lacked power to hurt McBride.

Both fighters traded crisp-punches over the last 2-Rounds, but neither had a clear advantage

The 'UPI' scored the bout for the American - Archie McBride {5-3-2} in Rounds

They gave Archie McBride > Rounds 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6.
Karl Mildenberger was given > Rounds 4, 7 and 8.
Rounds 9 and 10 were scored 'Even'.

[Bill Paxtom]

February 25, 1963

~ Former Champion- Joe Louis Brought In To Help German Heavyweight - Karl Mildenberger ~

Bruno Mueller, Manager for German Heavyweight - Karl Mildenberger has brought in former Heavyweight
Champion Joe Louis to help improve the punching power of the fast-boxing German.

The 25 year-old Mildenberger has failed to score a Knockout in his last '10-Bouts', and there is concern
about his punching-power, which has slowly diminished.

Bruno Mueller {Manager} >

"I'm a bit concerned with Karl's sudden lack of power. He's hitting guys solid, but he is not hurting them,
even when catches them flush on the chin. We may have to make an adjustment with his leverage and
footwork."

"I've put a call in to former Heavyweight Champion - Joe Louis to come here to Kaiserslautern to take
a look at Karl's punching style and to offer his suggestions. I'm a bit perplexed at this stage, and we
need to get some more power in Karl's fists if he wants to progress, and move into the Top 10."

[Bill Paxtom]

April 20, 1963

Osteenhalle ~Kiel, Germany

{#24} Karl Mildenberger ~ 34-2-1 {13 KO's} ~ 192 lbs. ~ {Age; 25 years, 4 months}
vs.
Ulli Ritter ~ 21-16-7 {5 KO's} ~ 204 lbs. ~ {Age; 29 years, 8 months}
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Karl takes on German Countryman, the 29 1/2 year-old Ulli Ritter.

Ulli Riitter is a 6' 0" - 204 lb. strong and durable fighter, but he is a slow-moving plodder.

The 7-Year Professional is a 'cannon-fodder', and has only won '1' of his last 18-Bouts. But, he
has only been stopped 'once' in 44-Bouts.
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~ Mildenberger Scores Easy Win Over Veteran Ritter ~

Highly-touted Karl Mildenberger scored an easy 10-Round Decision over veteran Ulli Ritter.

Fromt the outset, the fast-handed southpaw pressed forward, and delivered stiff right-jabs
to the face, and hard left-hooks into the body of Ulli Ritter.

Ritter took a pasting, but he still hung in there during heavy-punishment, and proved his
durability.

Despite getting beat to the punch everytime, the veteran refused to quit and would not
go down, even after getting 'badly-thrashed' over the last 3-Rounds.

The UPI scored the one-sided bout for Karl Mildenberger {9-0-1} in Rounds.

Karl Mildenberger improved his record to 35-2-1, and is now World-Ranked as the #12 Heavyweight.

[Bill Paxtom]

Friday ~ May 10, 1963

Deutschlandhalle ~ Berlin, Germany

Attendance .... { 6000 }

{#21} Karl Mildenberger ~ 35-2-1 {13 KO's} ~ 6' 1 1/2" ~ 190 lbs. ~ {Age; 25 years, 6 months}
vs.
{NR} Von Clay ~ 26-10-2 {21 KO's} ~ 6' 1" ~ 183 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 9 months}
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Von Clay is a tough-banging Philadelphia Light-Heavyweight. Von was here 3 1/2 Months earlier,
where he lost a tough 10-Round Decision to {#3} World-Rated German Light-Heavyweight -
Erch Schoppner on January 26, 1963.

Von was supposed to face {#2} World-Rated Light-Heavyweight - Gustav Scholz. But the German
fighter suffered an injury on Wednesday May 8th, and was forced to pull out.

Karl Mildenberger, who fought only 20-Days earlier was willing to fill-in as a 2-Day replacement
fighter.

As for Von Clay, he's only won 2-of-8 bouts since December 1961, and he's now fallen to
'trial-horse' status.
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~ Mildenberger Slams 'American' Clay, Scores Decision Win ~

~ German Boxer Defeats Clay In Berlin ~

~ German Heavy Defeats Clay ~

#21 World-Rated German Heavyweight - Karl Mildenberger forced the action from the
opening bell, as he slammed visiting American - Von Clay around the Ring throughout
most of the 10-Round bout.

Mildenberger was persistent with his right-jabs from the start, while also digging left-hooks
into the rib-cage of the American thru the first 3-Rounds.

Von Clay did make a brief-charge in Round 4, when he caught Mildenberger with several good
right-hooks to head, and opened a 'cut' over Milde's left-eye.

But Mildenberger stepped up the pace in Round 5, and continued with his '2-Fisted' barrage.
Milde then dropped Clay, when he caught the American with a 'hard-right' to the body,
and a 'straight-left' to the head.

Von Clay was up quickly, but took a '5-Count'.

Mildenberger continued with his assault in Rounds 6, 7 and 8 - as he had Clay moving backwards
and fleeing.

The German put on a spectacular-finish in Rounds 9 and 10, as he pursued the 'weary' Clay around
the Ring while slamming in right-hooks to the head.

Over the last 1:30, Mildenberger trapped Clay in a Neutral-Corner and unleashed with a vicious
barrage that had the American 'groggy'.

Clay, who was nearly out on his feet, was saved-by-the-bell ending the Bout.

The UPI scored the bout for Karl Mildenberger {8-1-1} in Rounds.