FALL 2012 Auction
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 2, 2012 12:00PM EST
Lot 121
MUHAMMAD ALI AUTOGRAPHED TRAINING WORN SHOES FOR APRIL 30, 1976 FIGHT VS. JIMMY YOUNG
Sold for
$17,762.40
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
ADDENDUM: Further research indicates that these Muhammad Ali boxing shoes were actually Ali's training worn shoes for the Jimmy Young fight not worn by him in the fight. They originate from Ali's close friend Leslie Ward from England. According to our source Ali would on occasion stay at Mr. Ward's residence when visiting England. Conversely Mr. Ward would on occasion stay at Ali's residence when visiting the United States. Ali has inscribed the shoes "To Leslie...".
An aging Muhammad Ali successfully defended his WBA and WBC Heavyweight crowns against Jimmy Young in a 12-round unanimous decision at the Capital Centre in Landover Maryland. These Size 13 shoes were worn by Ali during training for this fight and are in excellent condition and problem free with laces intact and "Ali" printed in red marker on the inside. The red-and-blue Everlast logos on each side show significant wear but remain quite visible. Ali signed each shoe in bold black marker adding the date 5-1-76 on each. A second Ali autograph appears in a slightly faded red marker on the right shoe which has added inscriptions of Aug. 7-83 (in red) and "To Leslie From" which appears atop the black Sharpie autograph on the same shoe.
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