Comments Thread For: Karl Mildenberger, Former EBU Champ & Ali Foe, Passes Away

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Former EBU heavyweight champ and world title contender Karl Mildenberger has passed away at the age of 80, reports media in Germany. Mildenberger turned pro in 1958 and first challenged for the EBU title in 1962 but lost to **** Richardson. In 1964 he beat Santo Amonti to win the title and defended it three times before challenging the champion of the world, Muhammad Ali.
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[katlholo]

RIP champ. I remember the Ali fight. Very awkward and not really outclassed until the Greatest suddenly took it to another level in that 12th round.

[londoner]

Good solid fighter and that southpaw stance made him awkward for most opponents, including Ali. Karl lost to Ringo Bonavena, not Leotis Martin, in the WBA tournament. RIP. Another good guy gone.