BROWN, DREW "BUNDINI" MASTER MOTIVATOR PROGRAM (1985)

Drew Bundini Brown (March 21, 1928 � September 24, 1987) was an assistant trainer and cornerman of Muhammad Ali, as well as occasional film actor. He was portrayed by actors Bernie Mac and Jamie Foxx in the films Don King: Only in America, and Ali respectively. Brown joined Muhammad Ali's entourage as a cornerman in 1963[2] and remained with him throughout his career. Later he also became a part of Sugar Ray Robinson's entourage as a cornerman. Brown was also one of Ali's speech writers. He wrote certain poems, including that which coined Ali's famous and oft quoted: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see. Ali used the poem to taunt Sonny Liston at the press conference prior to his February 25, 1964 victory over the WBA and WBC champion to claim both titles. Offered here is a program put out in 1985 entitled DREW "BUNDINI" BROWN: THE MASTER MOTIVATOR which was used to promote Brown.
This is an original program which pictures Ali and Brown on the cover. 20 pages complete with endorsements of Brown by numerous celebrities who have all included their remembrances of Bundini Brown. Profusely illustrated. Tight binding. Not creased or torn. No writing. Clean inside and out. Seldom seen.