Cassius Clay vs. Lamar Clark

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DateApril 19, 1961
Boxer United States Cassius Clay
Boxer United States Cassius Clay
Cassius Clay vs. Lamar Clark
DateApril 19, 1961
VenueFreedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky
Tale of the tape
Boxer United States Cassius Clay United States LaMar Clark
Nickname "The Louisville Lip"
Hometown Louisville, Kentucky Cedar City, Utah
Pre-fight record 5–0 (4 KO) 43–2 (42 KO)
Age 19 years, 3 months 27 years, 4 months
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg) 181 lb (82 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition 1960 Olympic light heavyweight Gold Medallist
Result
Clay won by KO in 2nd round (1:27)

Cassius Clay vs. LaMar Clark was a professional boxing match contested on April 19, 1961.[1][2]

Clark entered the ring with a formidable reputation of knocking out 42 of his previous 45 opponents.

The fight

Clay broke Clark's nose in the fight and won the bout through a knockout in the second round.[3]

Aftermath

Undercard

References

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