ALI, MUHAMMAD-EARNIE SHAVERS SIGNED OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1977)
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Regular price $325.00
On September 29, 1977 at New York's Madison Square Garden, Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali defended his title against tough challenger Earnie Shavers. Ali won a close 15 round decision. Ali was wobbled in the 2nd and 14th rounds, but had enough to survive. The fight was a huge financial success. The Garden was sold out and NBC which televised it live had incredible ratings, a tribute to Ali's drawing power. On the undercard Alexis Arguello stopped Jerome Artis in the 2nd round and Mike Rossman won a ten round deicison over Gary Summerhays. Offered here is an original, official program which has been signed by celebrity attendees Floyd Patterson, Tony Orlando, Kris Kistofferson, Jose Torres and Bernardo Mercado. Autographs authenticated by JSA (James Spence) and includes their full letter.
This is an original, official program consisting of 56 pages complete. Clean inside and out. Tight binding. Not scored. Not creased or torn. One of the better examples we have seen. 8 1/2" x 11."
This is an original, official program consisting of 56 pages complete. Clean inside and out. Tight binding. Not scored. Not creased or torn. One of the better examples we have seen. 8 1/2" x 11."
Size: 8 1/2 x 11
Condition: near mint