$1,600
A color print of a photograph originally taken by legendary sports photographer Neil Leifer during Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier's WBC/WBA World Heavyweight title fight preview photoshoot at Life Studios in New York City on August 25, 1975. A photograph from this shoot was used on the cover of the September 15, 1975, issue of Sports Illustrated magazine. This image features Ali sitting next to Frazier, and the two are overshadowed by boxing promoter Don King just weeks in advance of their famous "Thrilla in Manila" bout. Ali and King have signed the photograph in blue marker. King dated his signature "3-6-92." Frazier signed the photograph in black marker. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. 11 by 8 1/2 inches Categories: Muhammad Ali
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
