McVey,,,,, I'm looking at the 'overall group', not just one particular Light-Heavyweight.
The South American Championships were worth 'good' dinero. Especially in Argentina Dinero by Rankings 1} Argentina 2} Venezuela 3} Brazil 4}...
According to Roberto Pagan, Antonio Cervantes and Ramiro Machado were guaranteed $200,000 - 'Kid Pambele' who was a 4-1 Betting Favorite...
November 1966 Cassius Clay, 'If we can sell-out the Houston Astrodome, we can pull in nearly $1,250,000 - and that will help out Cleveland...
Nothing against the 1970's Group, but none of them did anything in the Heavyweight Division. Though the 1970's had some terrific...
Good Stuff McVey......... A very good bout between 'two' up-and-coming boys. 'Six Gun' Sonny Banks, a good banger, and a nice left-hook...
Monday Night - May 10, 1965 The Arena - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Heavyweight - Leotis Martin, 26 year-old, 6' 1" 182 lbs. -...
Were the Light-Heavyweights from the 1950's the best overall group. Many of these 'well-schooled' battlers defeated many bigger Heavyweights....
November 1965 Cleveland Williams got 'approval' from his Doctors that he could resume training, after taking nearly 1-year off from his near...
January 15, 1976 Step 1. Gregorio Benitez, Pepito Cordero and Rafael Hernandez Colon have the 'financial backing' and offer Ramiro Machado...
Cassius Clay,, I can't go into the Army. Who's going to take care of my Red Cadillac. [IMG]
August 1964 Sonny Banks, following his brutal beating at the hands of Cleveland Williams, resulting in a 'Knockout Loss in the 6th Round', it...
'November 1966' 'Cassius Visits Big Cat, Offers Help' Heavyweight Champion - Cassius Clay came visiting Houston, with a 'warm smile' and a...
Behind the Scenes.... In early-January 1976, Gregorio 'Papa' Benitez signed a deal with Teddy Brenner of Madison Square Garden to bring his...
October 1966, World Heavyweight Champion - Cassius Clay has agreed to give Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams a chance at the Heavyweight Title....
