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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph article dated August 1, 1963 partially reads, "Two young heavyweights with excellent recommendations, Thad Spencer and Jefferson Davis, headline tonight's boxing program at the Olympic Auditorium. The 20-year-old Spencer is hailed by Joe Louis as a better prospect than Cassius Clay, while Davis was touted by the late Jack (Doc) Kearns as a future title contender." Photograph caption reads, "Jeff Davis fights Thad Spencer tonight - Late Jack Kearns liked Jeff's prospects."
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