Cassius Clay vs. Tony EspertiCassius Clay vs. Tony Esperti was a professional boxing match contested on January 17, 1961.BackgroundThe fight took place on Clay's 19th birthday and was part of the undercard to Gomeo Brennan vs. Cecil Shorts. Esperti was making his first appearance inside the ring in 6 years.The fightClay won the bout through a technical knockout when the referee stopped the fight in the third round after Esparti's left eye had been cut by Clay's jabs.AftermathEsperti was later convicted of first degree murder for gunning down mafia boss Thomas Altamura, a member of the Gambino crime family.UndercardConfirmed bouts: