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HISTORY: Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman on October 30, 1974 in Kinshasa, Zaire. Given little chance, Ali knocked Foreman out in the 8th round to win the World Heavyweight Title for the second time. Ali employed a "rope-a-dope" strategy of covering up on the ropes and letting Foreman hit him until he tired. The strategy worked as an exhausted Foreman could not rise after being hit in the 8th round.
Offered here is an original check from Muhammad Ali's training camp in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania used for training for this fight which he has boldly filled out and signed. The check was payable to future world heavyweight Larry Holmes who has signed it on the reverse. This check represented payment to Larry Holmes for sparring with Muhammad Ali. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original training camp check used while Muhammad Ali was training for his fight with George Foreman. Boldly filled out and signed in vintage hand by Muhammad Ali and on the reverse by Larry Holmes. Not torn. Mild creases on right edge and center. Mild spot on left top border. Mild edge wear. 3" x 8." Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA and comes with cert # 85938987.
Exceedingly rare, the only training camp check we have seen signed by both Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes.
