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Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Signed “Sports Illustrated” - “Thrilla in Manila” Coverage.
Lot 8. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Signed “Sports Illustrated” - “Thrilla in Manila” Coverage. On the cover of the Oct. 13, 1975 issue, Ali lands a punch during their famous Oct. battle in the Philippines. In the 14th round, Ali scored a TKO and retained his world heavyweight title. The magazine captures their confrontation in eight pages. Both Ali and Frazier placed large, bold signatures on the cover of the ex-m+ magazine. Both are on relatively dark backgrounds, and Ali’s displays as nm-m 8 to mint 9, and Frazier’s, as nm 7 to nm-m 8. Frazier passed away last November. An outstanding champion himself, he lost only to Ali and George Foreman. At Frazier’s passing, Ali issued a statement saying: “The world has lost a great champion. I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration.” Kevin Keating authenticated the signatures.
Winning Bid $429.
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