ALI, MUHAMMAD-JOE FRAZIER I LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH (1971-FINAL INSTRUCTIONS)

On March 8, 1971 Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali fought for the first time in Madison Square Garden in New York. Both were undefeated. Both were considered champions, Ali because he had never lost his title in the ring, Frazier because he had beaten just about everyone else and had established himself champion in Ali's absence from the ring. An epic battle in which Joe Frazier emerged victorious winning a 15 round decision and knocking Ali down in the process. It was probably Joe Frazier's finest hour. Presented here is an original, first generation, large format photograph of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier receiving final instructions from referee Arthur Mercante at center ring just before the start of the fight as trainers Yank Durham (Frazier), Angelo Dundee (Ali), Bundini Brown (Ali) and announcer Johnny Addie look on.
This is an original, first generation, large format photograph. Photographer label on back. Bold, clear image. Clean. Not creased or torn. Mounted on archival board. Minor corner wear. 15 1/4" x 18 1/4."