Muhammad Ali Signs the Most Iconic Photo in Boxing History. PSA Gem Mint 10.
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Muhammad Ali Signs the Most Iconic Photo in Boxing History. PSA Gem Mint 10.
Spectacular 6" x 8" newspaper photograph of Muhammad Ali towering over Sonny Liston in what is one of the most iconic photographs of all time and arguably the most iconic photograph in sports history. Ali has boldly signed the bottom of the image just below the body of Liston as "Muhammad Ali" In fine condition with a bold signature, which PSA has designated a Gem Mint 10. Encapsulated to an overall size of 9.75" x 13.25."
A simple "Google search" of "Most iconic photos in sports history" will bring you to this iconic photograph of Ali standing over Liston. The two fights between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston for the World Heavyweight Championship of boxing were some of the most controversial bouts in the sport's history. In fact, Sports Illustrated magazine named their first matchup, the Liston–Clay fight, as the fourth greatest sports moment of the twentieth century. On February 25, 1964, in Miami Beach, Florida, Ali, the 8–1 underdog, managed to win in a major upset when Liston gave up at the beginning of the seventh round. Their second fight, on May 25, 1965 in Lewiston, Maine, ended with Ali winning via a first-round knockout. The infamous "phantom punch", as well as a botched countdown by the referee, aroused suspicions of a fix and have been subject to debate ever since.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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