Frazier Eyes Rematch as Ali Contends No Retirement
New York reports reveal Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali both lost in the 15 round heavyweight bout. Frazier ponders retirement while advisors urge him to quit, though he suggests a rematch could come if Ali returns. Ali, claiming he won many rounds, vows to push for another fight in six to seven months. The bout earned both $2.5 million guarantees amid taxes and expenses.
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Ali Still Sees Himself Champion After Loss to Frazer
Muhammad Ali maintains he is world heavyweight champion despite Joe Frazer's official win. Ali, beaten in a unanimous 15 round decision Monday night, says he won at least nine rounds and credits the fight as steady action. He praises Frazer's power and vows a possible rematch would be different.
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Ali comments on bonus punch and next fight plan
In remarks after a bout with Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali defends his early clowning as a calculated show of strength but says he would avoid such antics in future rounds. He hints at retirement after a few more fights, prioritizing security and sanity over ongoing ring wars.
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Celtics rout Warriors in 134 112 win at Oakland
Havlicek 37 and White 32 pace Boston past San Francisco, 134 112, as the 1 25 shooting woes haunted both stars. Cowens added 23, Thurmond led Warriors with 16 boards and 21 points. Other NBA results included Sonics over Knicks 114 99 and Rockets over Braves 106 94.
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NHL proxy raps Seals over Oakland move talk
NHL president Clarence Campbell challenged Charley Finley to relocate the Golden Seals, saying Oakland attendance shows the club cannot sustain itself there. Campbell noted Finley’s long Oakland lease and argued San Francisco is as hard as New York for new franchises despite Finley’s interest in the Bay Area.
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Giants curb Padres in spring tilt as Mays stars
In Phoenix Hal Lanier went 4-for-4 and Willie Mays hit a double and triple to power the Giants to a 7-3 win over the Padres. Frank Reberger earned the win. Clay Kirby took the loss as San Diego contends with its opening night pitcher in San Diego on April 6. Dwain Anderson homered for the A’s in Mesa as Catfish Hunter pitched three scoreless innings. Other exhibitions included Mets over Pirates 3-0 and Astros rallying past Braves 7-6.
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Greatest fight of the era draws mixed reactions at Coliseum
Fans judge last night's heavyweight bout a landmark event with many paying $10 seats. Jim Mitchell and Jim Rising, both from Mountain View, call the event a superb sports investment while others, including Bruce Bunting of Fremont, express surprise at the outcome. Tom Phenng of Reno, an ex fighter, weighs in.
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Ali Frazier bout leaves Clay fading and crowd buzzing
The veteran analysts note Clay's speed faded after a three year layoff while Ali, 29, took a brutal beating from Frazier. Frazier's faster hands and taunts in rounds five to fourteen shift momentum, ending with a left hook that drops Ali in the 15th. Mitchell and Phelps debate a possible rematch as showmanship remains strong.
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