Sotheby’s & Goldin Auctions Present: A Century of Champions

Sotheby’s & Goldin Auctions Present: A Century of Champions

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1975 Muhammad Ali Signed The Ring Magazine World Champion Belt (PSA/DNA)

Lot Closed

December 7, 07:35 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

Lot Details

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1975 Muhammad Ali Signed The Ring Magazine World Champion Belt (PSA/DNA)


Offered here is a replica Ring Magazine title belt signed by Muhammad Ali. This approximately 36-inch long belt commemorates Ali defeating Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila. A crest on this belt is etched with “ARAHETA COLISEUM, QUEZON CITY METRO MANILA PHILIPPINES 10/1/1975” while a second crest is etched with “MUHAMMAD ALI DEFEATED JOE FRAZIER 14TH ROUND”. A large circular placard in the middle of the belt reads “RING MAGAZINE AWARD WORLD CHAMPION WON BY MUHAMMAD ALI”. The heavy belt is wrapped in a nylon yellow, red, white and blue striping pattern. The middle plate contains a bold Ali signature that he signed in black marker. This item comes with a STICKER ONLY from PSA/DNA (4A10475).