$125
A black and white photograph of Muhammad Ali dated May 17, 1967. The photograph features Ali wearing boxing gloves and training with a punching bag. The photograph was taken less than a month after Ali refused to be drafted into the U.S. Army. The left side of the photograph features press information and reads “(MH9) Miami Beach, FLA., May 17—Clay back punching the bag—Dethroned/ heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay punches the heavy bag as he/ worked out at a Miami Beach gym today for what he said was to lose weight./ Tacked over the dressing room door at the gym is an American flag. Clay/ had his crown lifted earlier this month when he refused to be drafted into/ the army and now faces trial for draft evasion. (AP Wirephoto) (hlv41715News)/ 1967.” The photograph is stamped on verso "Wide World Photos" with copyright disclaimer. 10 by 8 inches PROVENANCE From the Collection of Harlan Werner Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-06-01
