Terrell Sees Knockout Of Clay In Astrodome Fight
Terrell predicts he will KO Clay within 16 rounds in Houston at the Astrodome for the heavyweight title. He vows to settle the dispute over the championship while Muhammad Ali remains in dispute over his name and status. An indoor record crowd and gate of about $800 000 are anticipated.
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Record $s boxing gate splits at Astrodome ACE plans
The Clay Cleveland Williams event drew a crowd of 35960 at the Astrodome last month with a top gate of 502000 at Miami Beach for Loyd Patterson Johan Sson in 19b1. Clay receives 50 percent of the five gate while Terrell gets 20 percent. The Astrodome takes 17.5 percent and ACE 7.5 percent. Fred Hofheinz heads ACE, owner of the Astrodome, as the fight goes to closed circuit theater TV across continents.
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Terrell Clay Fight Saga Echoes Across Boxing Scene
Historical notes recount Terrell and Clay negotiation drama with Madison Square Garden license refusals tied to alleged gangster links. The bout moved to Toronto where Terrell bowed out amid contract talks, while Muhammad Ali commented on being driven to be first.
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Johnson Wins in Vienna by Unanimous Decision
Harold Johnson of Philadelphia, former world light heavyweight champion, defeated Pekka Kekkonen of Finland by a 10 round unanimous decision in Vienna. Kekkonen suffered cuts above the left eye and on the bridge of the nose with no knockdowns recorded.
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