Sell or Auction Your Muhammad Ali Fight Contract Signed for up to Nearly $13,002 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions
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Sell Your Muhammad Ali Fight Contract Signed
Here are some Muhammad Ali signed fight contracts we sold:
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Dual-Signed Contract for the “Fight of the Century” — Perhaps the Best Piece of Boxing Memorabilia in Existence
Ten page contract signed by both “Joe Frazier” and “Muhammad Ali AKA Cassius Clay” for the bout between undefeated Ali and undefeated Frazier in the “Fight of the Century.” Contract dated 9 July 1970 schedules the fight for September 1970 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, as Ali was still prevented from fighting in either Las Vegas or New York. It would be about a month later that the New York Supreme Court ruled in Ali’s favor, paving the way for the Ali-Frazier fight in February 1971 at Madison Square Garden — so hyped that even Frank Sinatra couldn’t get tickets. Contract grants the net proceeds to Ali and Frazier in a laddered fashion, depending upon the overall proceeds of the fight. Signed on the ninth page by Frazier in black marker, Ali in blue pen and representatives from the promoter Marlett Inc., Sports Action Inc. and Frazier’s corporation, Cloverlay Inc. Ali and Frazier’s signatures very large and bold. Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $13,002.
Muhammad Ali and rival Joe Frazier dual-signed World Heavyweight Boxing Championship contract. 12-page contract signed by both ”Joe Frazier” and ”Muhammad Ali AKA Cassius Clay” for the bout between undefeated Ali and undefeated Frazier in the ”Fight of the Century.” Contract dated June 1970 schedules the fight for 22 September 1970 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, as Ali was still prevented from fighting in either Las Vegas or New York. It would be about a month later that the New York Supreme Court ruled in Ali’s favor, paving the way for the Ali-Frazier fight on 8 March 1971 at Madison Square Garden — so hyped that even Frank Sinatra couldn’t get tickets. Contract grants the net proceeds to Ali and Frazier in a laddered fashion, depending upon the overall proceeds of the fight. Signed on the last page by Frazier, Ali, representatives from the promoter Marlett Inc., Sports Action Inc. and by Frazier a second time on behalf of his corporation. Ali and Frazier’s signatures are very large and bold. 12pp. typed on 12 separate 8.5” x 11” sheets stapled at top left. Signature page 12 is detached from staple. With red pencil notations by an unknown hand. Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $12,500.
Muhammad Ali and rival Joe Frazier dual-signed World Heavyweight Boxing Championship contract. 12-page contract signed by both ”Joe Frazier” and ”Muhammad Ali AKA Cassius Clay” for the bout between undefeated Ali and undefeated Frazier in the ”Fight of the Century.” Contract dated June 1970 schedules the fight for 22 September 1970 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, as Ali was still prevented from fighting in either Las Vegas or New York. It would be about a month later that the New York Supreme Court ruled in Ali’s favor, paving the way for the Ali-Frazier fight on 8 March 1971 at Madison Square Garden — so hyped that even Frank Sinatra couldn’t get tickets. Contract grants the net proceeds to Ali and Frazier in a laddered fashion, depending upon the overall proceeds of the fight. Signed on the last page by Frazier, Ali, representatives from the promoter Marlett Inc., Sports Action Inc. and by Frazier a second time on behalf of his corporation. Ali and Frazier’s signatures are very large and bold. 12pp. typed on 12 separate 8.5” x 11” sheets stapled at top left. With red pencil notations by an unknown hand. Overall in very good to near fine condition.
Sold for $11,858.
Muhammad Ali Contract Signed for the “Fight of the Century” Against Joe Frazier — Signed “Cassius Clay”
Scarce contract signed by Muhammad Ali for his scheduled comeback fight against Joe Frazier, dubbed the “Fight of the Century.” Single page “Agreement in principle” is signed in blue ink at the conclusion “Cassius Clay” and countersigned by promoter Harold Conrad and a representative for Sports Action Inc. who held media rights to the fight. Datelined 14 October 1969 in New York, contract obligates Ali to fight 15 rounds with Frazier, to be held in Las Vegas in February 1970, with the condition of Conrad securing a license for Ali to fight in Nevada (which of course delayed the fight until 1971). Agreement also provides Ali with 40% of admission revenue and 40% of net proceeds from media rights. Contract is in near fine condition with a small ship to the left margin and a crease to the upper left corner. Exceptional and rare, ideal for display. Sold for $7,866.
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier 1970 ”Fight of the Century” Original Dual-Signed Contract
Muhammad Ali and rival Joe Frazier dual-signed World Heavyweight Boxing Championship contract. Two-page contract is signed by both “Joe Frazier” and “Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay” for the bout between undefeated Ali and undefeated Frazier in the “Fight of the Century.” This represents one of a handful of attempts made at staging the much-anticipated Fight of the Century before it finally came to fruition on 8 March 1971 at Madison Square Garden. Ali, as a result of his conviction for draft evasion during the Vietnam War, was stripped of his World Heavyweight Championship title. In addition, his boxing license was revoked in nearly every U.S. state. As a result, the Ali-Frazier fight was initially planned in Toronto, Canada, but the U.S. legal system wouldn’t allow Ali, out on bail and appealing his conviction, to leave the country. Ali was rejected by Florida, Texas, and Nevada before promoters approached Michigan. Despite public support for the fight by Detroit’s former mayor Jerome P. Cavanagh and Michigan State Athletic Commissioner Chuck Davey, himself a former boxer, Ali’s license was not reinstated and the fight was cancelled. The controversial decision was attributed by the media to everything from Michigan’s governor to the threat of riots in racial hotbed Detroit. Finally Ali received clearance to box in Atlanta, as Georgia was the only state without jurisdiction over municipalities’ individual decisions regarding boxing, but Frazier’s fighting schedule prevented the fight from occurring as planned there. Eventually a New York court rescinded its Athletic Commission’s decision and hosted the long-awaited and by then super-hyped “Fight of the Century”. Contract for the proposed fight details its location as Cobo Hall in Detroit and the date as 21 September 1970. Contract names a contingency – a deadline of 20 July 1970 for the approval of licensing. Contract also requests that a certified public accountant and 10 representatives from Frazier’s investment company, Cloverlay Inc., be admitted the night of the fight; also that Cloverlay has a right to license a photographer for the fight. Signed on page 2, “Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay” and “Joe Frazier”, both in black ink, with signatures large and bold. Document on two sheets measures 8.25″ x 13″, stapled at top left. A few small holes around staple at top left, else near fine condition.
Sold for $7,563.
Muhammad Ali Signed Contract 1963
Muhammad Ali document signed “Cassius Clay.” Clay signs a Screen Actors Guild contract dated 25 April 1963, shortly after appearing in “Requiem for a Heavyweight.” A rider to a previous Screen Actors Guild agency contract for an undisclosed motion picture, with Clay hiring an agent “in the entertainment industry.” Signed at the close in blue ballpoint, “Cassius Clay.” Measures 8.5″ x 11″. Accompanied by PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity. Small portion of another signature lightly overlapping beginning of Clay’s signature, and torn punch and staple holes to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Sold for $5,910.
Muhammad Ali Contract Signed for the “Fight of the Century” Against Joe Frazier — Signed “Cassius Clay”
Scarce 1969 contract signed by Muhammad Ali for his scheduled comeback fight against Joe Frazier, dubbed the “Fight of the Century.” Single page “Agreement in principle” is signed in blue ink at the conclusion “Cassius Clay” and countersigned by promoter Harold Conrad and a representative for Sports Action Inc. which held media rights to the fight. Dated 14 October 1969 in New York, contract obligates Ali to fight 15 rounds with Frazier, to be held in Las Vegas in February 1970, with the condition of Conrad securing a license for Ali to fight in Nevada (which of course delayed the fight until 1971). Agreement also provides Ali with 40% of admission revenue and 40% of net proceeds from media rights. Contract is in near fine condition with a very minor crease to the upper left corner. Exceptional and rare, ideal for display. Sold for $3,670.
Muhammad Ali Contract Signed for the “Fight of the Century” Against Joe Frazier — Signed “Muhammad Ali AKA Cassius Clay”
Outstanding boxing collectible, a Muhammad Ali contract signed, regarding terms for the upcoming “Fight of the Century” against Joe Frazier. Six-page agreement, with handwritten pencil and red ink edits throughout, details promotions and dates the fight in September 1970 in Atlanta, Georgia. The fight ultimately took place 8 March 1971 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where Ali lost to Frazier. Stapled document, measuring 8.5″ x 11″, has one small tear at lower left corner of page 6, else near fine. Sold for $3,600.
Muhammad Ali Supplemental Contract Signed for the “Fight of the Century” Against Joe Frazier — Signed “Muhammad Ali”
Outstanding boxing collectible, a Muhammad Ali supplemental agreement signed, regarding terms for the upcoming “Fight of the Century” against Joe Frazier. Two-page agreement, with handwritten pencil and blue ink edits throughout, details promotions and dates the fight on 10 March 1970 in Houston, Texas. The fight ultimately took place 8 March 1971 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where Ali lost to Frazier. Reads in part: “…relating to the Clay [crossed out and replaced with “Ali”] — Frazier Bout scheduled to be held at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas on February 16 1970 [crossed out and replaced with “March 10″]…no footage from any such motion picture film will be used in a television special, or otherwise, until one year after the Bout is held…” Signed “Muhammad Ali” with strike-through in pencil on signature, and his name written again in pencil beneath the strike-through. Stapled document on two pages measures 8.5″ x 11″, with a speckling of stains to page one and minor creasing to corners. Very good condition. Sold for $2,401.
Muhammad Ali Contract Signed for His 1972 Fight With Jerry Quarry
Muhammad Ali contract signed for his June 1972 fight against Jerry Quarry, who he beat in a seven round TKO. Ten page contract binds Ali to fight Quarry in twelve rounds and grants Ali 35% of net proceeds from the fight. Other arrangements such as free tickets, lodging, training facilities before the bout, etc. are stipulated. Clearly signed “Muhammad Ali” in black ink on the last page and countersigned by the promoter. Document, measuring 8.5″ x 11″ is in near fine condition with no significant flaws. Sold for $1,730.
Muhammad Ali Contract Signed to Fight Either Leon Spinks, Alfio Righetti, Duane Bobick or Jerry Quarry in February 1978
Complete 23 page “Bout Agreement” signed by Muhammad Ali in black ink on the last page, obligating Ali to fight one of four contenders to defend his title for the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. The fight would ultimately be fought on 15 February 1978 against Leon Spinks, who took the title from Ali, breaking his 14 fight win record. Contract is dated 19 August 1977 and countersigned by Ali’s manager, Herbert Muhammad and Robert Arum of Top Rank, Inc. Document measures 8.5″ x 11″ and is in near fine condition. Sold for $1,300.
FREE APPRAISAL. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Muhammad Ali fight contract signed that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).