$1,250
A Referee magazine featuring Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) and Sonny Liston on the cover, publicizing their upcoming Heavyweight championship bout. The magazine is dated November 21, 1964. The original fight was scheduled for November 16, 1964, at Boston Garden in Massachusetts, but three days before the fight, Ali suffered an incarcerated inguinal hernia. He was rushed to Boston City Hospital and underwent immediate surgery. The magazine cover reads "World's Heavyweight Title Fite/ Cassius Clay vs. Sonny Liston/ 15 Rounds/ Boston, Mass./ Closed Circuit Theatre and Auditorium TV." The cover is signed "Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay" in blue marker. Accompanied by a certificate of registration from Online Authentics. Framed. 22 by 19 1/4 inches, overall PROVENANCE From the Collection of Harlan Werner Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-06-01
