Cassius Clay vs. Alonzo Johnson

The Cassius Clay vs. Alonzo Johnson ten-round boxing match between Cassius Clay and Alonzo Johnson was held in Louisville, Kentucky on July 22, 1961. Cassius Clay won the bout on points with a unanimous decision.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Cassius Clay vs. Alonzo Johnson
DateJuly 22, 1961
VenueFreedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky
Tale of the tape
Boxer United States Cassius Clay United States Alonzo Johnson
Hometown Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Aberdeen, Mississippi, U.S.
Pre-fight record 7-0 18-7
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 5 ft 11.5 in (182 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg) 189 lb (86 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Result
Clay won in 10 rounds by unanimous decision

References
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