$1,280
A large, framed print of a color photograph featuring Muhammad Ali as a then named Cassius Clay in the ring moments after he defeated Sonny Liston on February 25, 1964, in Miami to win his first WBA Heavyweight championship. Standing to his left is former Heavyweight champion boxer Joe Louis, who held the World Heavyweight Championship title from 1937 to 1949. Louis and Steve Ellis were the announcers for the Theater Network Television (TNT) live, closed-circuit telecast of this fight. The fight was shown in more than 350 theaters and arenas throughout North America. Ali has signed the photograph "Cassius Clay" in gold paint pen. Steve Jackson Authentications has graded the signature a 10 out of 10. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Steve Jackson Authentications and a certificate of registration from Online Authentics. 26 1/8 by 22 1/8 inches, overall Categories: Muhammad Ali
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03