Muhammad Ali vs. Zora Folley explained

Fight Name:Muhammad Ali vs. Zora Folley
Fight Date:March 22, 1967
Location:Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Titles:WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring undisputed heavyweight championship
Fighter1: Muhammad Ali
Nickname1:"The Greatest"
Hometown1:Louisville, Kentucky
Record1:28–0 (22 KO)
Height1:6 ft 3 in
Weight1:211 lb
Style1:Orthodox
Recognition1:WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring
Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
Fighter2: Zora Folley
Nickname2:"Bell"
Hometown2:Dallas, Texas
Record2:74–7–4 (40 KO)
Height2:6 ft 1 in
Weight2:203 lb
Style2:Orthodox
Recognition2:The Ring
No. 1 Ranked Heavyweight
Result:Ali won via 7th round KO

Muhammad Ali vs. Zora Folley was a professional boxing match contested on March 22, 1967, for the undisputed heavyweight championship.[1]

Background

This was first World Heavyweight Championship bout to be held at Madison Square Garden since Ezzard Charles vs. Lee Oma in January 1951.

The fight

Ali won the bout by knocking out Folley in the seventh round.[2]

Aftermath

This would be Ali's last boxing match before his suspension from boxing.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Undercard

Confirmed bouts:[7]

Broadcasting

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muhammad Ali vs. Zora Folley . boxrec.com . BoxRec . 19 March 2024.
  2. News: 'Phantom' Chop stops Folley. The Telegraph. 23 March 1967. 2010-08-14.
  3. Book: Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times. registration. Thomas Hauser. Simon & Schuster. 166–7. 1991. 9780671688929 .
  4. Book: Muhammad Ali: The Glory Years. Felix Dennis . Don Atyeo . miramax books. 150–2. 2003.
  5. News: ZORA FOLLEY RANKS MUHAMMAD ALI AS NO. 1 . Sports Illustrated . 10 April 1967. 6 October 2016.
  6. News: AFTER MUHAMMAD, A GRAVEYARD . Sports Illustrated . 3 April 1967. 6 October 2016.
  7. Web site: BoxRec - event.