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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Sporting Memorabilia
• Sale Date:
  11 Aug 2019 ~ 2pm (AEST)
• Lot #:
  16
• Lot Description:
  MUHAMMAD ALI & JOE FRAZIER original signatures on a large black & white action photograph
  from the bout at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971. Framed and glazed; overall 110 x 135cm. Accompanied by original Certificate of Authenticity, valuation and background information.
• Notes:
  Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier, billed as the “Fight of the Century” was the boxing match between WBC/WBA heavyweight champion Joe Frazier (26–0, 23 KOs) and The Ring/lineal heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali (31–0, 25 KOs), held on Monday, March 8, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was the first time that two undefeated boxers fought each other for the heavyweight title. Frazier won in 15 rounds via unanimous points decision. It was the first of a trilogy, followed by the rematch fights Super Fight II (1974) and Thrilla in Manila (1975), both won by Ali.
• Estimate:
  A$2,000 - 2,500
• Realised Price:
  *****
  

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• Category:
  Memorabilia

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