Buster Mathis
training for the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo Japan
Ebony September 1964
pp 142-146.
http://books.google.com/books?id=JaT6tBKGK3sC&pg=PA142
Buster Mathis aka "Big Bus"
Re: Buster Mathis aka "Big Bus"
Buster had some bad luck in getting injured and not being able to box in the '64 Olympics.
I will never forget the sight of him collapsing against Frazier in the 11th when they opened a new version of MSG back in '68. I always thought Buster got thrown in early against Frazier back then as Frazier had made the greater progression in the pro ranks leading into their fight. Buster had more pro fights than Joe when they met up, but Frazier had definitely faced more accomplished opposition.
RIP, Buster and Joe.
I will never forget the sight of him collapsing against Frazier in the 11th when they opened a new version of MSG back in '68. I always thought Buster got thrown in early against Frazier back then as Frazier had made the greater progression in the pro ranks leading into their fight. Buster had more pro fights than Joe when they met up, but Frazier had definitely faced more accomplished opposition.
RIP, Buster and Joe.