ALI, MUHAMMAD-LARRY HOLMES SOUVENIR JACKET (1980)

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Regular price $350.00

On October 2, 1980 Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes fought former champion Muhammad Ali at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The aging Ali could not stand up to his talented former sparring partner and was systematically taken apart until the fight ended by TKO in round 11. Holmes was deeply upset the once great Ali had to absorb so much punishment before the fight was stopped. Presented here is a rare souvenir jacket from this event.
This is an original, souvenir, nylon jacket issued for this event. Includes fighter names, date and venue on back. On front left breast is a logo for Caesars Tahoe in Nevada. Clean inside and out. Long sleeved and cloth lined. Size Medium. Light wear. Rare, the first we have seen.

Size: Medium

Condition: excellent