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HISTORY: On May 25, 1965 World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali defended his title for the first time against the man he had won it from a little over a year earlier, Sonny Liston, in one of the great upsets in boxing history. This fight was originally slated for Boston, but delayed due to an injury and moved to the unlikely setting of Lewiston, Maine. The fight ended in the first round. Ali landed what many observers coined a phantom punch to put Liston away while a confused referee Jersey J87oe Walcott lost track of the count. Many people insisted the fight was thrown by Liston, long known to have mob ties, but Ali defended the punch that ended it. That controversy lives on to this day.
Offered here is a poster commemorating the famous pose of Muhammad Ali standing over a fallen Sonny Liston which has been signed by Muhammad Ali. Authenticated by JSA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a poster commemorating the famous pose of Muhammad Ali standing over a fallen Sonny Liston which has been signed by Muhammad Ali. The poster has a grainy look to it which are not flaws, but by design. Boldly signed, "Muhammad Ali," in silver pen. Clear image. Paper poster has a light crease at lower left corner. Minor edge and surface wear. Clean. Authenticated by JSA and comes with their label and full letter with cert # ZZ92566. 15" x 20."
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