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One of the finest signed boxing documents extant, 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 9 July 1970 schedules the fight for 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 in February 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. Ten-page document is signed on the ninth page by Ali in blue ballpoint, and Frazier in black felt-tip, along with representatives from the promoter Marlett Inc., Sports Action Inc. and Frazier's corporation, Cloverlay Inc. Stapled at top to blue legal paper from the law firm of Moore, James, Wright & Gibbons, measuring 9'' x 14.5''. Light wear, overall in very good to near fine condition, with Ali and Frazier's signatures large and bold.