This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/20/2011
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Dual-Signed Ticket for the March 8, 1971 closed circuit telecast of Ali/Frazier 1 "The Fight of the Century. The fight lived up to every bit of the hype, as it went 15 hard fought rounds. Ali dominated the early rounds before Frazier stated to come on strong. By the 11th, most had the fight as even. By 14 Frazier was ahead on all 3 judges scorecards. In the 15th, Frazier landed a tremendous left hook that brought Ali to the canvas. Ali, his right jaw swollen grotesquely, jumped up quickly, and managed to stay on his feet for the rest of the round despite continued punishment from Frazier. At the end of the fight Frazier had retained the title by a unanimous decision, dealing Ali his first professional loss. Ticket encapsulated with signatures assessed "Authentic" by PSA/DNA. This 3-7/8" x 2" ticket for the Frazier vs. Ali "Fight of the Century" telecast has been front-signed by both fighters in black felt tip pen, each next to his image. Black felt tip pen signatures rate 9 out of 10. Ticket appears EX-EX/MT.