Cassius Clay vs. Alonzo Johnson

Cassius Clay vs. Alonzo Johnson was a professional boxing match contested on July 22, 1961.

[1][2] Ahead of the bout Johnson's manager expressed confidence saying "Clay is a little too young to be meeting the top-flight heavies".

[3][4][5][6] Cassius Clay won the bout on points with a unanimous decision.

[7][3] Johnson would later serve as a sparing partner for Henry Cooper ahead of his first match with Clay in 1963.

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