Spring Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Apr 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 27, 2015 12:30AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 1110
MUHAMMAD ALI VS. JOE FRAZIER I "FIGHT OF THE CENTURY" MARCH 8, 1971 ORIGINAL FIGHT POSTER
Sold for
$396
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
Renowned sports artist LeRoy Neiman illustrated this poster of the first fight ever posing heavyweight champion Joe Frazier (26-0 23 knockouts) against top contender Muhammad Ali (31-0 25 knockouts). "The Fight of the Century" was the promotional nickname given to the first boxing match between these two warriors and was held on March 8 1971 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The 15-round battle 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 round 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. This lot includes a copy of that Neiman poster which measures 27 wide by 39 high. A great piece of boxing memorabilia reliving one of the greatest heavyweight fights of all time.
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