ALI, MUHAMMAD WIRE PHOTO (1964-BEGINNING AFRICAN TOUR)

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. Presented here is an original wire photo of Muhammad Ali dated May 15, 1964, less than 3 months after defeating Sonny Liston to win the title and changing his name from Cassius Clay, depicting Ali reviewing his passport as he prepared for a 16 nation tour of Africa and Asia.
This is an original United Press International wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Tiny creases at top corners. No tears. 7" x 9."