The Fight of the Week: Clay vs Johnson

TLDRIn this classic 10-round boxing match, Cassius Clay takes on Alonzo Johnson in Louisville. Clay, the 1960 Olympic boxing champion, faces off against the experienced Johnson. With no official knockdowns, Clay is declared the winner by unanimous decision.

Key insights

🦉Cassius Clay wins by unanimous decision

🤮No official knockdowns in the fight

💫Clay's prediction of winning in eight rounds falls short

💪Clay's impressive combinations and accurate punches

🎡Johnson's resilience and ability to stay in the fight

Q&A

How did Cassius Clay win the fight?

Cassius Clay won the fight by unanimous decision.

Was there any knockdown in the fight?

No, there were no official knockdowns in the fight.

Did Clay fulfill his prediction of winning in eight rounds?

No, Clay's prediction fell short as the fight went the full ten rounds.

What was remarkable about Clay's performance?

Clay showcased impressive combinations and accurate punches throughout the fight.

How did Johnson perform in the fight?

Johnson showed resilience and was able to stay in the fight despite Clay's attacks.

Timestamped Summary

00:05The fight takes place in Louisville between Cassius Clay and Alonzo Johnson.

00:22The fight uses the five-point must system, with the winner of each round earning five points.

01:08Johnson is off balance but claims it's not a knockdown.

01:57Johnson goes down, but it's ruled as a non-knockdown.

02:36Johnson goes down again, but no official knockdown is declared.

03:09Clay wins the fight by unanimous decision, with the judges' scores favoring him.

08:52Clay predicts he will knock out Archie Moore in four rounds.

17:54Clay knocks out Sonny Liston in the first round to become the heavyweight champion of the world.