| Fight Name: | Cassius Clay vs. Duke Sabedong |
| Fight Date: | June 26, 1961 |
| Location: | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Fighter1: |  Cassius Clay |
| Nickname1: | "The Louisville Lip" |
| Hometown1: | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Record1: | 6–0 (5 KO) |
| Height1: | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight1: | 194 lb |
| Style1: | Orthodox |
| Recognition1: | 1960 Olympic light heavyweight Gold Medallist |
| Fighter2: | Duke Sabedong |
| Nickname2: | "Kolo" |
| Hometown2: | Hilo, Hawaii |
| Record2: | 15–11–1 (10 KO) |
| Height2: | 6 ft 6 in |
| Weight2: | 225 lb |
| Style2: | Orthodox |
| 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]
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 went the full distance with Clay winning comfortably on points, despite Sabedong's usage of roughhouse tactics.
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.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Confirmed bouts:[9]