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Muhammad Ali and rival Joe Frazier dual-signed World Heavyweight Boxing Championship contract. 12-page contract signed by both "Joe Frazier" and "Muhammad Ali AKA Cassius Clay" for the bout between undefeated Ali and undefeated Frazier in the "Fight of the Century." Contract dated June 1970 schedules the fight for 22 September 1970 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, as Ali was still prevented from fighting in either Las Vegas or New York. It would be about a month later that the New York Supreme Court ruled in Ali's favor, paving the way for the Ali-Frazier fight on 8 March 1971 at Madison Square Garden -- so hyped that even Frank Sinatra couldn't get tickets. Contract grants the net proceeds to Ali and Frazier in a laddered fashion, depending upon the overall proceeds of the fight. Signed on the last page by Frazier, Ali, representatives from the promoter Marlett Inc., Sports Action Inc. and by Frazier a second time on behalf of his corporation. Ali and Frazier's signatures are very large and bold. 12pp. typed on 12 separate 8.5" x 11" sheets stapled at top left. With red pencil notations by an unknown hand. Overall in very good to near fine condition.
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Dual-Signed Contract for the Fight of the Century -- Perhaps the Best Piece of Boxing Memorabilia in ExistenceMuhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Dual-Signed Contract for the Fight of the Century -- Perhaps the Best Piece of Boxing Memorabilia in ExistenceMuhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Dual-Signed Contract for the Fight of the Century -- Perhaps the Best Piece of Boxing Memorabilia in Existence
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Dual-Signed Contract for the "Fight of the Century" -- Perhaps the Best Piece of Boxing Memorabilia in Existence
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Auction closed on Tuesday, October 23, 2012.
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