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Zora Folley
Born
Zora Folley
(1931-05-27)May 27, 1931
Dallas, Texas, US
Died
July 7, 1972(1972-07-07) (aged 41)
Tucson, Arizona, US
Nationality
American
Other names
Bell
Statistics
Weight(s)
Heavyweight
Height
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights
96
Wins
79
Wins by KO
44
Losses
11
Draws
6
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.[1][2] He beat top contenders such as Eddie Machen, George Chuvalo, Oscar Bonavena, Henry Cooper, Bob Foster, Nino Valdez, Doug Jones, Johnny Summerlin, Bob Cleroux and drew (tied) against Karl Mildenberger.[3]
Folley fought once for the world heavyweight title, losing to Muhammad Ali.
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15th contest, to the highly rated ZoraFolley. Bonavena was far too inexperienced to take on a top veteran like Folley. Three years later he won their rematch...
impressive points win over top American heavyweight ZoraFolley was followed by a second-round KO loss to Folley. For Cooper 1959 was a banner year: he took the...
in a title match, was crushed in one round by Liston. Top contender ZoraFolley was stopped in three rounds. After demolishing these top-ranked fighters...
contenders Thad Spencer, Cleveland Williams, whom he defeated twice, and ZoraFolley. Foster went the distance against Muhammad Ali in April 1972, losing...
provided more evidence of his arrogance. After Ali's title defense against ZoraFolley on March 22, he was stripped of his title due to his refusal to be drafted...
was his thirteenth fight and second professional loss. He also lost to ZoraFolley, who was once ranked as the top contender. Among his victories was a...
contenders of the era, including Sonny Liston, Archie Moore, George Chuvalo, ZoraFolley, Eddie Machen, Roy Harris, Willie Pastrano and Bob Foster. He was also...
provided more evidence of his arrogance. After Ali's title defense against ZoraFolley on March 22, he was stripped of his title due to his refusal to be drafted...
the last win in his career when he fought the talented American ZoraFolley. Folley had lost a world title fight against Muhammad Ali earlier that year...
including the 1949 and 1951–1953 Seattle Golden Gloves (he lost in 1950 to ZoraFolley, who was his frequent opponent throughout his boxing career), and the...
with Williams by decision after losing their first fight by knockout), ZoraFolley, and future light heavyweight champion Bob Foster. When the World Boxing...
wins made him a ranked contender. In April 1958, he met highly ranked ZoraFolley and fought to a draw over 12 rounds. But he was then knocked out in one...
Fraza Joe Frazier Marvis Frazier Acelino Freitas Arturo Frias Carl Froch ZoraFolley Al Ford Ryan Ford Gene Fullmer Gene Fullmer Fred Fulton Takeshi Fuji...
6, 1967 NYSAC, WBA, and WBC February 6, 1967 April 29, 1967 82 def. ZoraFolley on March 22, 1967 13 25 Muhammad Ali WBA March 5, 1965 February 6, 1967...
round stoppage. He also fought (and lost) to top heavyweight contenders ZoraFolley, Oscar Bonavena, Mac Foster, Alfredo Evangelista and Larry Holmes. After...
over Billy Daniels. Mildenberger then got a draw with highly ranked ZoraFolley in April 1964. Later that year, Mildenberger scored a first-round knockout...
named in his honor. Zora B. Folley (1931–1972) March 22, 1967, Folley faced the world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. Folley was the last man to face...
major problems for allowing female boxer Marion Bermudez to fight. After ZoraFolley was discharged from the army in the 1950s, he signed up with Fenn as...
retains his world Heavyweight title with a seventh-round knockout of ZoraFolley in what would be his last fight in three years, at New York. April 17...
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