Cassius Clay Avoiding Eduardo Corletti

Rumors are flying around, that Cassius Clay will fight George Chuvalo
instead of Argentinian Eduardo Corletti.

Corletti, the muscular powerhouse recently battered George Chuvalo,
enroute to wiining a one-sided 10-Round Decision.

But the Champion, is choosing to fight the 'burly' Canadian instead of
the more skillful Argentinian Heavyweight.

El Grafico', wants to know the reason for this travesty of boxing protocol.

You lose, and get to challenge for a World Championship.

Mr. Corletti wants to ask Mr. Clay 'Que pasa'

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February 1966

The powerful 5' 10" - 190 lb. - Eduardo 'El Gato' Corletti after 'sweeping the floor' with
George Chuvalo.

The 24 year-old Argentinian now at 12-2-5 (9 KO's) looks to have the 'non-stop' style to
pressure the Champion - Cassius Clay.

Young, strong and durable, with a non-stop attack that resembles the great
Henry Armstrong. Following "El Gato's" impressive win over the 'tough' Canadian George Chuvalo,
it might be wise for the 'dashing' Mr. Clay to avoid the Argentinian for now.

 

George Chuvalo 'picked' as 'easy pickings'.

Boxing pundits want to know how and why,,,,,,,,

No one can question George Chuvalo's 'toughness', but the 28 year-old
face-first Canadian carries with him a 34-10-2 (27 KO's) record.

George who was 'chunky' on January 25, 1966 - when he was
beaten decisively by Eduardo Corletti, is now 10 lbs. heavier for his bout
with Cassius Clay, set for March 29, 1966.

A bit of helpful information for George, heavier and slower won't work against the
'fleet-footed' Cassius Clay.

The 'quick-fisted' 24 year-old Corletti would be a much better opponent, as he is younger,
faster, has a better defense, and clearly more overall skills.

Eduardo defeated the Canadian Champion from Toronto at The Olympic Hall in
the United Kingdom. They don't come any stronger than Corletti, who has
also knocked out 'The Golden Boy' Billy Walker.

In his bout with George Chuvalo, Eduardo was much faster and showed the
better ability. He kept out of harms way by dancing away from the 'burly'
Chuvalo.

The Olympic Hall crowd was pleased with the Decision. Chuvalo was only able
to land his hard punches in the 10th Round, when he rocked the Argentinian 'twice'.

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The Associated Press.

January 25, 1966 - Eduardo Corletti over George Chuvalo - by a score of 6-2-2 in Rounds.

The Argentinian Heavyweight 'El Gato' is now living in Rome.
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A little over 1-year later, in May 1967,

25 year-old, Eduardo Corletti goes to 19-2-5, with a 'one-sided' 10-Round Decision over
'highly-regarded' South African Heavyweight Champion, 29 year-old - Gerry de Bruyn who
carried an 18-5-1 (13 KO's) record into the Heavyweight bout held at Kings Hall in the United Kingdom.

The 200 lb. 'El Gato' was a smooth cat, as he impressed the Kings Hall crowd with boxing brilliance never
seen before in a Heavyweight, with fast hands and quick footwork, pitching a near shut-out over the
hard-punching 196 lb. South African.

The Associated Press scored the bout 8-0-2 in Rounds.

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