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Muhammad Ali and rival Joe Frazier dual-signed World Heavyweight Boxing Championship supplemental contract. Two-page contract is 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 is not dated, though in the three additional clauses, mentions the upcoming 22 September 1970 fight 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 requests that a certified public accountant and 10 representatives from Frazier's investment company, Cloverlay Inc., be admitted the night of the fight; also that Cloverlay has a right to license a photographer for the fight and that if a license is not issued for the fight, all terms herein be deemed moot. Signed on page 2, ''Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay'' and ''Joe Frazier'', both in black ink, with signatures large and bold. Document on two sheets measures 8.25'' x 13'', stapled at top left. A few small holes around staple at top left, else near fine condition.
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier 1970 ''Fight of the Century'' Original Dual-Signed Contract
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