Spring Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Apr 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 27, 2015 12:30AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 1111
1971 JOE FRAZIER VS. MUHAMMAD ALI I "THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY" ORIGINAL POSTER - ARTWORK BY LEROY NEIMAN
Sold for
$630
Sold Price includes BP
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Awesome LeRoy Neiman "Fight of the Century" poster signed by the late renowned artist himself. "The Fight of the Century" was the promotional nickname given to the first boxing match between World Heavyweight Champion Joe Frazier (26-0 23 KO's) and challenger Muhammad Ali (31-0 25 KO's) held on March 8 1971 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The fight lived up to every bit of the hype as it went the distance. Ali dominated early before Frazier came on strong in the later rounds. By the 11th most had the fight scored even. By the 14th Frazier was ahead on all three judges' cards. In the 15th Frazier landed a tremendous left hook that brought Ali to the canvas. Ali his right jaw swollen grotesquely jumped up quickly and managed to stay on his feet for the rest of the round despite continued punishment from Frazier. Ultimately Frazier retained the title by unanimous decision dealing Ali his first professional loss.
The powerful 25" by 37 1/2" poster depicts Muhammad Ali (without gloves) face-to-face with champion Joe Frazier (wearing gloves). The top reads "JOE FRAZIER vs. MUHAMMAD ALI - WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP - MADISON SQUARE GARDEN / MAR. 8 1971". The poster is linen backed and features a large 9-10/10 looking 6" black pencil "LeRoy Nieman '71" signature in the lower-right corner. Overall the poster is in good condition with some creasing from being rolled up. There are tape stains at all four corners as well as the top and bottom center edge. Poster should frame up beautifully when matted.
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