$6,400
A mouthguard worn by Muhammad Ali from the collection of Ali's longtime trainer, Angelo Dundee. This mouthguard may have been used in the "Rumble in the Jungle," the Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman fight that took place at the 20th of May Stadium in Kinshasa, Zaire, on the night of October 30, 1974. The match pitted undefeated World Heavyweight champion Foreman against former Heavyweight champion Ali in what is sometimes called "the greatest sporting event of the 20th century." Ali won by knockout in the eighth round. This rubber mouthguard has been signed by Ali and Dundee. "Zaire" is inscribed on the bottom. Dundee gave the mouthguard to sports journalist Mort Sharnik and stated at the time that this was the mouthguard that Ali wore in the fight. A previous mouthguard from the collection of Ali assistant trainer Wali Muhammad has been sold as the fight-worn mouthguard for this event. This mouthguard was possibly used as a secondary mouthguard, or the primary mouthguard, for the fight, and was likely used in Ali's training for this fight. It is accompanied by a 2004 letter of authenticity from Sharnik and a PSA/DNA letter of authenticity for the signatures. Approximately 3 by 2 inches Categories: Muhammad Ali
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
