Cassius Clay vs. Duke Sabedong

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Cassius Clay vs. Duke Sabedong
File:Ali vs Duke Sabedong.jpg
DateJune 26, 1961
VenueLas Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tale of the tape
Boxer United States Cassius Clay United States Duke Sabedong
Nickname "The Louisville Lip" "Kolo"
Hometown Louisville, Kentucky Hilo, Hawaii
Pre-fight record 6–0 (5 KO) 15–11–1 (10 KO)
Age 19 years, 5 months 30 years, 11 months
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg) 225 lb (102 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition 1960 Olympic light heavyweight Gold Medallist
Result
Clay won in 10 rounds by unanimous decision

Cassius Clay vs. Duke Sabedong was a professional boxing match contested on June 26, 1961.[1]

Background

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Clay along with matchmaker Mel "Red" Greb, gave a local radio interview in hopes of drumming up interest for his Las Vegas debut.[2]

The fight

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The fight went the full distance with Clay winning comfortably on points, despite Sabedong's usage of roughhouse tactics.[note 1]

Aftermath

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The fight's special significance rests on Clay's interactions with Gorgeous George during the pre-match promotional activities related to the Clay-Sabedong bout, and also just after the fight. These interactions would shape Clay's behavior and mannerisms, particularly while promoting his future fights, for the rest of his boxing career.[5][6][7][8][9][10]

Undercard

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Notes

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  1. ^ Sabedong was penalized twice and warned thrice during this fight for using tactics like throwing low blows and hitting after the break.[3][4]

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