The original Muhammad Ali vs Floyd Patterson II Fight. Scheduled for April 25, 1967 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was canclled by the Nevada State Boxing Commission. Nevada Governer, Paul Laxalt caused the Nevada Commission to stop the bout. Reason, 'it would be a step backwards in trying to advance athletics in the state'. The bout was to be promoted by Championship Sports, Inc., principally owned by Al Nolan and Main Bouts. Inc. Muhammad Ali was to receive a $150,000 guarantee, against 50% of the 'live gate' receipts.
Muhammad Ali had just Knocked-out Zora Folley in NYC. Floyd had impressed with a vicous Knock-out win over Henry Cooper, a Knock-out over dangerous journey-man Willie Johnson, and a Knock-out over hard-punching trial-horse Dave Bailey. After this bout fell through, Floyd signed to fight Jerry Quarry. Sonny Liston was mentioned as a possible alternate, but Las Vegas said, NO,,NO,,NO. Eddie Machen tried to get in their,,,,,,,but
