ALI, MUHAMMAD-LEON SPINKS II ON SITE BUDWEISER POSTER (1978)

HISTORY: On September 15 1978 in New Orleans Muhammad Ali met Leon Spinks for the Heavyweight Title. Ali would avenge his earlier loss to Spinks and would win the title back by unanimous decision. Ali became the first man to win the heavyweight title on three different occasions. The fight was shown on ABC television and claimed a viewing audience of 73%, a then Nielsen ratings record. Offered here is an original, on site poster sponsored by Budweiser for this event.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, paper, on site Budweiser poster picturing both fighters in action from their first fight. Bold color and print. Bold, clear image. No tack holes. Clean front and back. No center crease. Minor crease and closed tear at upper right corner with no paper loss. 21" x 28."