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Legendary heavyweights Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought three times, with their rivalry culminating in the famous Thrilla in Manila bout. With the series split between the two one victory to one, Ali emerged from the oppressive heat of Quezon City to claim a TKO victory when Frazier’s corner conceded before the 15th round. Ali retained the heavyweight title belt, which he had regained a year prior after he defeated the younger, heavily favored George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle.
This picture shows Ali and Frazier exchanging blows during the Thrilla in Manila, with Frazier looking decidedly worse for wear. Ali signed this black and white 8 x 10 inch photograph in blue marker. This item comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (AB12499).