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Zora Folley (Bell) was born on 27 May, 1932 in Dallas, Texas, US, is an American boxer (1931–1972). Discover Zora Folley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?

Popular As Bell
Occupation N/A
Age 40 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 27 May 1932
Birthday 27 May
Birthplace Dallas, Texas, US
Date of death 7 July, 1972
Died Place Tucson, Arizona, US
Nationality United States

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Zora Folley Height, Weight & Measurements

At 40 years old, Zora Folley height is 6 ft 1 in and Weight Heavyweight.

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Height 6 ft 1 in
Weight Heavyweight
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Zora Folley Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Zora Folley worth at the age of 40 years old? Zora Folley’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Zora Folley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1931

Zora "Bell" Folley (May 27, 1931 – July 7, 1972) was an American heavyweight boxer who was a top 10 contender for eleven years in a row from 1956 to 1966 and a nine-time top 5 contender throughout his career, reaching a peak as number 1 contender in 1959.

He beat top contenders such as Eddie Machen, George Chuvalo, Oscar Bonavena, Henry Cooper, Bob Foster, Nino Valdez, Doug Jones, Johnny Summerlin, Bob Cleroux and drew (tied) against Karl Mildenberger.

Folley fought once for the world heavyweight title, losing to Muhammad Ali.

Born in Dallas, Texas on 27 May 1931, Folley moved with his family to Chandler, Arizona in 1942, where he grew up playing baseball.

1933

Folley served as a member of the Chandler City Council, and raised a family of nine children with his wife Joella (1933-2011).

1948

Upon joining the U.S. Army in 1948, he began boxing and won the 6th Army Championship within a year, going on to win the All-Army and All-Service titles.

1950

In the mid-1950s Folley signed a professional boxing contract, winning his first pro-fight against Jimmy Ingram, then after a draw, won seventeen straight victories until losing to Johnny Summerlin in six rounds with a suspected broken jaw after being knocked down three times.

Despite being considered a top contender, Folley never faced heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson.

1953

He saw active service during the Korean War, earning five battle stars, and was discharged from the U.S. Army with the rank of Sergeant in 1953.

1958

This was partly due to his points loss to Henry Cooper in England, in September 1958 (which was later avenged in December 1961 by a two-round knockout).

Folley beat contenders Eddie Machen, George Chuvalo, Bob Cleroux (twice), Oscar Bonavena (the first match was one sided with Bonavena being decked but Bonavena won the rematch three years later) and Doug Jones.

He also had draws with Karl Mildenberger and Eddie Machen (their first fight), and defeated Mike De John, Alex Miteff, Pete Rademacher and Willi Besmanoff.

1960

Between 1960 and 1962 Folley was knocked out by Sonny Liston, Alejandro Lavorante,Doug Jones (in the rematch) and outpointed by Brian London.

1967

It was not until March 22, 1967, aged 36, that he faced world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali.

Before their fight, Ali joked that Folley was such a nice man that it posed a real problem because he could not possibly get mad at him.

Folley was one of the first to call the champion by his Muslim name instead of Cassius Clay.

Ali stated he respected Folley and was nervous before the match.

Folley was the last man to face Ali before Ali's three-year exile from boxing in 1967.

Folley was knocked out in the 7th round.

1970

Folley fought for three more years afterward before being knocked out by Mac Foster in 1970.

1972

In mysterious circumstances, Folley suffered severe head injuries in a motel swimming pool while visiting a friend in Tucson, Arizona on July 8, 1972, and died at the age of 41 in a local hospital shortly afterwards.

The death was officially ruled to be accidental, but conspiracy theories regarding it persist.

Folley's body was buried in the City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Arizona.

The city of Chandler dedicated Zora Folley Memorial Park in his honor.

1986

Robert Folley, son of Zora Folley, was fighting in the light heavyweight division making his pro debut at the Felt Forum, on June 19, 1986.