This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2018
The
late Muhammad Ali, a three-time World Heavyweight Champion, had perhaps
his most memorable boxing battles versus the late, great “Smokin’ Joe”
Frazier. In 1974, they squared off in a non-title match billed as “Super
Fight II.” It took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City on
January 28, 1974, and Ali, a slight favorite to win, did just that by
unanimous decision. This lot features a black-and-white original German
press photo from that particular bout. Measuring 6" wide by 8.5" high, the photo shows Ali stalking Frazier late in the fight. The photo was later signed by Ali in black marker and inscribed with the "5-27-76”
date of that autograph. The date of the signature certainly makes sense
as Ali had defeated Richard Dunn (5th round KO) three days earlier in
Munich.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.