HISTORY: Cassius Clay won the Olympic Gold Medal in boxing at the 1960 Rome Summer Olympics. He defeated Sonny Liston on February 25, 1964 to win the World Heavyweight Title. He would become the first man to win that title three times. Changed his name to Muhammad Ali after defeating Liston. Presented here is a wirephoto of Clay in his first pro fight against Tunney Hunsaker which he won by unanimous decision.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This photo measures 7 inches by 9 inches.The photo has a small crease in the upper left and lower right corners.There is some reddish pencil marks on the borders.The image is a little grainy.Rare.
