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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.
Folley, a 2-1 favourite going in, dropped Cooper for a seven-count in the 3rd round and had him bleeding badly in the last two rounds. Folley was knocked down for a nine count in the 7th. Birnbaum scored the bout 5-5 in rounds, but went to supplemental scoring.
May 23, 2014 · He began boxing professionally after his discharge in 1953. A longtime top contender, Folley fought many of the best heavyweights of his era--including Sonny Liston, George Chuvalo, Bob Foster, Oscar Bonavena, Eddie Machen, Nino Valdes, Doug Jones, Pete Rademacher.
Mar 20, 2020 · Boxer Zora Folley fought Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight title only to later die under mysterious circumstances while serving as a Chandler city councilman.
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...
Sep 9, 2005 · At 1 a.m., 40-year-old Zora Folley died from his injuries. They included, according to a statement given by the motel clerk to a Phoenix newspaper, a large bump on the forehead, a hole on top of Folley’s head, and another wound in the back on his head – pretty extensive damage for someone who ostensibly just hit his head falling into a ...
May 23, 2024 · In a professional boxing career spanning 17 years, Zora Folley fought 96 times with 79 wins, 11 losses, and 6 draws. Folley's boxing record after his last fight was 79-11-6. He was a one-time heavyweight world title challenger. He had a 45.8% knockouts-to-fights ratio with 44 of his total 96 fights being knockout wins.
Oct 21, 2014 · The mystery surrounding the death of former heavyweight boxer Zora Folley, including what actually occurred the night the Chandler resident died more than four decades ago, is the subject of a new book by author and former reporter Marshall Terrill.
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Zora’s defeat was the most painless yet in a heavyweight title seven rounder. But once the playing part was over, once Cassius had demonstrated to the gathering of 13,780 that he was the master despite his inactivity in the opening rounds, only two solid rights were sufficient to put Folley away.
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