2020 Late December Auction Closing January 3
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/3/2021
Offered is a Muhammad Ali signed color photograph of the three-time world heavyweight boxing champion connecting on a left to Joe Frazier in their historic fight at Madison Square Garden. Ali signed his name in blue marker in the lower center of the 16 x 20-inch photo, which captures Ali, in white trunks at left, and Frazier, at right, in the ring at MSG for “The Fight of the Century” on March 8, 1971. It was the first time that two undefeated boxers fought each other for the heavyweight title. It is widely regarded as the biggest fight in history and as arguably the most anticipated and hyped sporting event ever. Frazier won in 15 rounds via unanimous decision. The Ali-signed photo is mounted in a white with red and navy-blue accents matte and displayed in a 21½ x 25½-inch white wood with gold metal accent and glass frame. This item comes with a LOA from Beckett Authentication.