Dec 5, 2021Patterson Knocks Out McNeeley, Retains Heavyweight CrownDec. 5, 1961 - In a savage brawl that produced nine knockdowns, Floyd Patterson retained his world heavyweight championship by knocking...
Dec 5, 2021Boxing: Sonny Liston Destroys Albert Westphal, First-Round KODec. 5, 1961 - In Philadelphia last night, heavyweight Sonny Liston knocked out Albert Westphal in the first round. A right-handed blow...
Nov 30, 2021Benefit for Boxer Floyd Patterson's Old SchoolNov. 30, 1961 - Dinner and a showing of the closed-circuit telecast of the Floyd Patterson-Tom McNeeley fight in Toronto and the Sonny...
Nov 29, 2021Cassius Clay Stops Besmanoff in the Seventh, Remains UndefeatedNov. 29, 1961 - Cassius Clay stopped Willi Besmanoff in the seventh round tonight for his 10th consecutive victory since turning...