The Miami Herald, December 21, 1960

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The Miami Herald, December 21, 1960

Stardom-Bound Clay Chooses His Own Route
Article from the Miami Herald on December 21, 1960 that includes pieces of an interview with Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) prior to his second professional fight with Herb Siler in which speaks of his fear of flying in airplanes, his contract with Louisville Sponsoring Group, his beginnings in boxing, and his love for the sport. The article is accompanied by a photo of Muhammad Ali wearing his USA Olympiad t-shirt with ihs United States Olympic Team duffle bag in his lap.

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