This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/1/2012
February 25, 1964 Cassius Clay vs Sonny Liston World Heavyweight Championship fight Interview Room Pass belonging to Nate Fleischer, the founder and editor of THE RING magazine. The first of the 2 super fights between Clay and Liston featured Liston as the Champion, going against the brash, 10 year younger challenger, Clay. Liston came into the fight out of shape, and by the 6th round the speedy Clay had the fight in hand. When Liston didn't answer the bell in the 7th, Clay became World Heavyweight Champion. Pass in excellent condition both front and back with just some corner wear to bottom. "Fleischer" in black marker written across the bottom. March 26, 2001 letter explaining how the pass came directly from the Fleischer family included.