Cassius Clay vs. Willi BesmanoffCassius Clay vs. Willi Besmanoff was a professional boxing match contested on November 29, 1961.BackgroundIn the co-feature Holley Mims faced James Ellis in scheduled 10 rounder.The fightClay won the bout through a technical knockout in the seventh round after the referee stopped the fight with Besmanoff sprawled on his back on the canvas.AftermathSpeaking after the bout Clay would say that his speed is the asset in which he has the greatest confidence telling reporters "Guys just can't see it. They underestimate my ability".UndercardConfirmed bouts: