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HISTORY: Cassius Clay vs. Tunney Hunsaker was a professional boxing match contested on October 29, 1960. It was the first professional bought contested by Muhammad Ali(who was then known as Cassius Clay).
Background
In his professional debut, 1960 Olympic light heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay fought Tunney Hunsaker in a six-round match.
The fight
Clay won the bout through a unanimous decision on points.
Aftermath
Hunsaker was a part-time boxer who was for many years a respected police officer in Fayetteville, West Virginia. He also helped to train young fighters, and he and Ali were friends for many years afterwards. In a 1980 Sports Illustrated article, Hunsaker said he didn't agree with Ali's refusal to be drafted during the Vietnam War, but that he still respected him greatly as a fighter and as a man.
Offered here is a scarce, original, official program for the professional debut of Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay). From the collection of his first trainer Joe Martin and comes with a notarized letter from his granddaughter Jole Martin.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, official program which consists of one page and which lists the fights on the show including Clay vs. Hunsaker. Not creased or torn. Bold print. Light rust spots at upper and lower left corners, otherwise clean. 7" x 9 1/2." From the collection of his first trainer Joe Martin and comes with a notarized letter from his granddaughter Jole Martin.
