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Timed Auction

Spring Premier Auction 2015

Wed, Apr 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 27, 2015 12:30AM EDT
Lot 1118

1975 ALI VS. FRAZIER "THRILLA IN MANILA" ON-SITE FIGHT PROGRAM

Unsold

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Original on site fight program sold at the famous 10/1/75 fight between World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali and challenger former World Heavyweight Champion Joe Frazier held at Manila in the Philippines dubbed the "Thrilla in Manila" the third and final bout between the two boxing legends. Ali won the fight and retained his crown after the 14th round when Frazier's trainer threw in the towel to prevent the nearly blind Frazier from taking an even worse beating. 46 page program has silhouette images of both fighters facing each other. Insides are crammed with information with all photos in color. Articles included are: A long feature on the history and meaning of the World Heavyweight Championship; extensive in depth looks at both fighters; long look at the Philippine Hall of Fame; articles on tourism investing and shopping in the Philippines; and finally a 4 page spread with Philippine beauty queens asking them about who they think will win the fight. Program features honest wear but still presents in excellent condition. Back cover has a stamp which reads "NATIONAL MEDIA PRODUCTION CENTER 1972".

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