Original b/w press photograph of American heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (1942–2016) prior to 'The Fight of the Century' on March 8, 1971. Back with agency stamp, remains of paper label (?) and attached news telegram with reference to the boxing match. Furthermore stamped newspaper publication date (March 8, 1971 [crossed out], March 9, 1971). Oak wood frame with double glazing. Visible size 19×24 cm. Frame size 27×32 cm.
‘The Fight of the Century’, or simply ‘The Fight’, was a heavyweight championship boxing match between Joe Frazier (1944–2011) and Muhammad Ali, on Monday, March 8, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 'The Fight' is widely regarded as the biggest boxing match in history and arguably the single most anticipated and publicized sporting event ever. Muhammad Ali lost the match - his first professional defeat ever.
This is an original b/w silver gelatin press photograph from 1971, which has a stained back and attached slightly discoloured news telegram. Furthermore normal signs of handling.
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