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Cassius Clay battles taunts and fate in Terrell rematch
The piece recalls Muhammad Ali's struggle with Ernie Terrell as taunts echo in the ring. It notes Ali's humiliation tactics, referee and crowd pressures, and Herbert Muhammad’s warning to avoid showing him as a clown. Plans for a June bout versus Zora Folley are mentioned alongside Muhammad’s draft era politics.
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Herbert Muhammad
Muhammad Ali
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Detroit
Zora Folley
Ernie Terrell
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