ALI, MUHAMMAD AWARD FROM SHOW LOW (1976-TRAINING PLACE FOR NORTON III)

Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He won the World Heavyweight Title from Sonny Liston on February 25, 1964. He announced his retirement in February of 1970 but was back in the ring later that October. He won the NABF Heavyweight Title On July 26, 1971 in a bout with Jimmy Ellis. He regained the World Heavyweight Title when he fought George Foreman in Zaire on October 30, 1974. He retired after losing to Trevor Berbick on December 11, 1981 with a final record of 56-5 with 37 KO's. Offered here is an original award given to Muhammad Ali from the citizens of Show Low, Arizona, his training place for his third fight with Ken Norton in 1976.
This is a metallic award in the shape of a playing card (deuce) given to Muhammad Ali in 1976. It reads, "MOHAMMAD ALI HONORARY CITIZEN OF SHOW LOW 1976." Bracket for hanging intact on reverse. Clean. Minor surface wear. From the collection of Ali's long time trainer Wali Muhammad and comes with a letter of authenticity from his daughter. 5" x 7 3/4."