Offered is a color poster for “The Thrilla in Manila” signed by both Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Ali has signed in black marker to the left of his image on the 13 ½ x 22 inch poster while Frazier has signed, also in black marker, across the bottom of his image. The artwork on the poster depicts both Ali an Frazier with fists raised, by noted sports artist Leroy Neiman. The legend on the poster is” The Saga of Our Lifetime Al Frazier Philippines 1975 “Thrilla in Manila” – Tues., Sept. 30 No Home TV A Presentation of Don King Productions, Inc. No Radio,” in black stylized letters on a white background. The poster is enclosed in a black and brown matte, inside a 22 x 29 ½ inch brown wood and glass frame. The third and final boxing match between Ali and Frazier, “The Thrilla in Manila” was won by Ali by TKO after Frazier's chief second, Eddie Futch, conceded the fight prior to the 15th round. The bout is consistently ranked as one of the best in boxing history and was the culmination of a three-bout rivalry between the two fighters that Ali won, 2–1. This item is accompanied by a LOA from JSA.

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