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HISTORY:
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-adope" 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 a beautiful beaded belt which was given to Muhammad Ali by President Mobutu of Zaire when Ali and his trainer Angelo Dundee deboarded the airplane upon arrival in Zaire for this fight. Ali gave the belt to Angelo Dundee who has supplied his letter.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, beautiful beaded belt which was given to Muhammad Ali by President Mobutu of Zaire when Ali and his trainer Angelo Dundee deboarded the airplane upon arrival in Zaire for this fight. Ali gave the belt to Angelo Dundee who has supplied his letter of provenance. This belt is beaded on leather and has the lettering MOHAMMAD ALI KLAY. The belt is skillfully designed and crafted in what would have taken numerous hours to perfect. Has clasps at each end. The belt is clean and has no flaws. 32 inches long. The belt is signed on the reverse by Ali trainer, "Angelo Dundee Trainer of Cassius Klay." Dundee notes in his letter how the name was incorrectly spelled on the belt, although this was likely by design. The signatures on the letter and belt are pre certified by both PSA/DNA and SGC. SGC has provided their certificate.
Exceptionally rare and historic belt linked to one of the greatest moments in the career of Muhammad Ali.
