Jul 21, 2021Cassius Clay to Fight Alonzo Johnson Tomorrow July 21, 1961 - Cassius Clay, who figures he has to win every fight to reach his goal of heavyweight champion in two years, will meet his...
Jul 14, 2021Liston Barred from Boxing after ArrestJuly 14, 1961 - Charles (Sonny) Liston, the top-ranking contender for the heavyweight boxing crown, was suspended indefinitely today by...
Jul 11, 2021Downes KO's Pender, Wins Middleweight TitleJuly 11, 1961 - Terry Downes (right) won the world middleweight title from Paul Pender (left) by a technical knockout in London tonight...
Jul 10, 2021Henry Hank Outslugs Joey Giardello in Brutal Middleweight BoutJuly 10, 1961 - Henry Hank (pictured center) out-punched Joey Giardello in a brutal ten-round middleweight bout at Convention Arena in...