CLAY, CASSIUS ORIGINAL PHOTO (1964-TRAINING FOR LISTON)

On February 25, 1964 in Miami Beach young and brash Cassius Clay, the former Olympic Gold Medalist fought heavyweight champion Sonny Liston with the title on the line. Liston was a prohibitive favorite, but the younger and far quicker Clay outboxed him and ultimately stopped Liston in the 7th round in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Offered here is an original photograph of Cassius Clay in training with Bundini Brown and Angelo Dundee on February 9, 1964. Taken by Sports Illustrated photographer Lynn Pelham.
This is an original, first generation photographer. Photographer stamp on the back. Bold, clear image. Date and names of principals have been neatly written in ink. Clean. Not creased or torn. Rare pre fight image. 8 1/4" x 11."