Cassius Clay vs. Willi Besmanoff was a professional boxing match contested on November 29, 1961.

[1][2] In the co-feature Holley Mims faced James Ellis in scheduled 10 rounder.

Clay won the bout through a technical knockout in the seventh round after the referee stopped the fight with Besmanoff sprawled on his back on the canvas.

[3][4][5] Speaking after the bout Clay would say that his speed is the asset in which he has the greatest confidence telling reporters "Guys just can't see it.

[6][7][8][9] Confirmed bouts:[10] This boxing-related article is a stub.