ALI, MUHAMMAD-SONNY LISTON II WIRE PHOTO (1965-WITH STEPIN FETCHIT)

This is an original wire photo of Muhammad Ali holding court with the press on February 19, 1965 in Chicago after his first workout following a hernia operation in preparation for his upcoming bout in May with former champion Sonny Liston. Sitting next to Ali is his "secret strategist" Stepin Fetchit and above him is his brother Rudy.
This is an original United Press International wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Small creases in upper corners. No tears. 8" x 10." Famous shot, seldom seen as an original.