ALI, MUHAMMAD INK SIGNATURE (AS CHAMPION-EARLY-JSA)

Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He won the World Heavyweight Title from Sonny Liston on February 25, 1964. He announced his retirement in February of 1970 but was back in the ring later that October. He won the NABF Heavyweight Title On July 26, 1971 in a bout with Jimmy Ellis. He regained the World Heavyweight Title when he fought George Foreman in Zaire on October 30, 1974. He retired after losing to Trevor Berbick on December 11, 1981 with a final record of 56-5 with 37 KO's. Presented here is an ink signature of Muhammad Ali, which he has dated 1964 the first year he was world heavyweight champion.
This is a piece of paper which has been signed in ink, "From Muhammad Ali World's Champ 1964." Bold signature. Clean. Slight toning from aging. Mild fold at lower left corner. No tears. 3" x 5." Exceptionally rare and early signature of Muhammad Ali as world heavyweight champion in the first year after he won the title. Authenticated by James Spence (JSA) and comes with their full letter.