ALI, MUHAMMAD-JOE FRAZIER I LARGE FORMAT PHOTO (1971-DAY AFTER FIGHT)

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 depicting a swollen Muhammad Ali in the bed of his hotel, The New Yorker, on the day after the fight.
This is an original, first generation photograph. Photographer caption and description on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean with no staining. Creases in upper left and lower left corners. Minor edge wear. 11" x 14."