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unlikely. Look at Pete Rademacher—not even a pro. Fresh from a three-round Olympic decision, he got a shot at Floyd Patterson, made the cover of | unlikely. Look at Pete Rademacher—not even a pro. Fresh from a three-round Olympic decision, he got a shot at Floyd Patterson, made the cover of | ||
''Sports Illustrated'', picked up an easy hundred grand. Now that is one fight | ''Sports Illustrated'', picked up an easy hundred grand. Now that is one fight | ||
that Mr. Mailer, the | that Mr. Mailer, the literary lion, chose not to discuss. The clash between | ||
pro and amateur didn’t grab his imagination like two spades in Africa or the | pro and amateur didn’t grab his imagination like two spades in Africa or the | ||
dark passion of Emile Griffith. Yes, you know how to pick your spots, Norman. I who have studied your moves think that your best instinct is judgment. It’s your secret punch. You knew how to stake out Kennedy and | dark passion of Emile Griffith. Yes, you know how to pick your spots, Norman. I who have studied your moves think that your best instinct is judgment. It’s your secret punch. You knew how to stake out Kennedy and | ||