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HISTORY: 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.
Offered here is an original, type 1 photograph take at the Ali-Frazier I pre fight physical on march 3, 1971 at the Felt Forum in New York which depicts Muhammad Ali displaying what he claimed to be the undisputed championship belt as opposed to that of Joe Frazier.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, type 1 photograph take at the Ali-Frazier I pre fight physical on march 3, 1971 at the Felt Forum in New York which depicts Muhammad Ali displaying what he claimed to be the undisputed championship belt as opposed to that of Joe Frazier. Has photographer name and large label on back. Clean front and back. Bold, clear image. Crease in lower right corner. Minor edge wear. 8" x 10."
