ALI< MUHAMMAD & WIFE SONJI RAY PRIOR TO ALI_LISTON II FIGHT (1965)

JO Sports Inc.

Regular price $275.00

HISTORY: 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 wire photo of Cassius Clay with his first wife, Sonji Ray two days before his fight with Sonny Liston on May 25, 1965. One month Later Muhammad Ali would seek an annulment of this marriage stating Sonji was not "a good Muslim."

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original wire photo with stamp and original caption on the back Dated 6/23/65. Bold, clear image. Not torn. Minor edge and surface wear. Mild crease in upper right corner. 7" x 9."

Size: 7" x 9"

Condition: Very Good