In fact, D'Amato made these plans clear as early as 1954, when he told the press that Patterson was aiming for the heavyweight title. Patterson turned pro and steadily rose through the ranks, his only early defeat being an eight-round decision to former light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim on June 7, 1954, at the Eastern Parkway Arena in Brooklyn, New York.Īlthough Patterson fought around the light heavyweight limit for much of his early career, he and manager Cus D'Amato always had plans to fight for the Heavyweight Championship. Sportswriters called Patterson's style a " peek-a-boo" stance. Patterson carried his hands higher than most boxers, in front of his face. Patterson's amateur record was 40 wins (37 by knockout) and 4 defeats.
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