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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Zora_FolleyZora Folley - Wikipedia

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   Zora " Bell " Folley (May 27, 1931 – July 7, 1972) was an American heavyweight boxer who was a top 10 contender for eleven years in a row from 1956 to 1966 and a nine-time top 5 contender throughout his career, reaching a peak as number 1 contender in 1959.

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3. boxrec.com › wiki › indexZora Folley - BoxRec

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   May 23, 2014 · Stance: Orthodox. Height: 185cm. Reach: 196cm. Pro Boxer: Record. Amateur Boxer: Record. Trainer: Cal Woods (circa 1955), Johnny Hart. Manager: Al Fenn. Zora Folley Photo Gallery. Zora Folley was born in Dallas, Texas in 1931 and moved with his family to Chandler, Arizona in 1942.

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   Box-pro 96 bouts. Folley was knocked down six times. Sosa reported by the Arizona Republic as having a record of 26-1-1 during a 5-year career. In reality he was a novice, who had turned pro earlier in the year. Sosa knocked through ropes and out for 5 minutes before being revived. Kindred down twice in the 8th.

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6. www.youtube.com › watchHenry Cooper vs. Zora Folley (1st meeting) - 1958 in Color

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   Dec 14, 2022 · 49. 2.2K views 1 year ago #Colorized #dempsey #legendaryfighter. "Zora Folley's left jabs and left hooks had Henry Cooper bleeding from cuts above and below his left eye in the 1st round. And...

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7. azpbs.org › horizon › 2021Zora Folley exhibit on full display at Chandler Museum

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   Sep 17, 2021 · Zora Folley, former Chandler city councilman once jumped in the ring with Ali, and his story is featured in an exhibit at the Chandler Museum.

8. www.maxboxing.com › news › sub-leadThe forgotten contender: Zora Folley meets Muhammad Ali

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   Aug 21, 2016 · Just five weeks after defeating Terrell, Ali faced long-time contender Zora Folley at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Folley was 34 at the time, and on the back nine of his boxing career. He had engaged in 85 fights, winning 74, and had been knocked out more than once.

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   Who was Zora Folley?

   • TUCSON, Ariz., July 8 (UPI) —Zora Folley, a long time heavyweight boxing contender and the last man to fight Mu hammad All before he was stripped of his crown, died early today after striking his head on the edge of a swim ming pool at a motel. He was 41 years old and lived in Chan dler, Ariz.

   ZORA FOLLEY, BOXER WHO FOUGHT ALI, 41 - The New York Times

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   What happened to Zora Folley?

   • In June of 1955 Folley suffered his first setback being halted by rugged Johnny Summerlin. Later that year Zora was stopped by Young Jack Johnson for the California heavyweight title. Folley would bounce back to win eighteen straight before he fought a draw with clever Eddie Machen in 1958.

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   Why did Folley retire after the 5th round?

   • Folley retired in his corner after the 5th round, citing a broken rib. Folley was knocked down once in the 1st, and twice in the 6th round, his trainer requested the fight be stopped, on suspicion of a broken jaw. Seals was knocked down twice in the 5th round. King was knocked down twice in the 5th round.

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   What happened to John Folley?

   • The police said Mr. Folley was engaged in some friendly roughhousing with a friend when he fell and hit his head. He was pronounced dead 55 minutes later at the Pima Coun ty hospital while undergoing surgery. The incident was termed strictly accidental.

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10. www.nytimes.com › 1972/07/09 › archivesZORA FOLLEY, BOXER WHO FOUGHT ALI, 41 - The New York Times

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    Jul 9, 1972 · TUCSON, Ariz., July 8 (UPI) —Zora Folley, a long time heavyweight boxing contender and the last man to fight Mu hammad All before he was stripped of his crown, died early today after striking...