Would if Floy Patterson had challenged Ernie Terrell instead of Muhammad Ali in 1965?

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

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    Would if Floyd Patterson had challenged Ernie Terrell instead of Muhammad Ali in 1965? After Patterson defeated George Chuvalo on points in Feb 1965, he was offered a title shot against WBA Champion Ernie Terrell, instead Patterson opted to fight World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali on Nov 22 1965. Who would have won between Patterson and Terrell?
     
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    Good one,Richard. I see a fairly close fight ensuing. Terrell's reach would cause Patterson problems but the latter's handspeed would compensate and that would take him to a decision.

    Patterson UD 15 Terrell.
     
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    Floyd Patterson would be declared the new WBA Champion and fights a title unification against World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali who asks What's My Name? on Feb 6 1967.
     
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