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Scarce pair of boxing gloves, signed and used by Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) to train for his second professional fight against Herb Siler in 1960. As an 18 year old, Clay signs and dates the left glove, ”From / Cassius Marcellus Clay / Dec. 19-60”, one week before he bested Siler in a TKO to advance his burgeoning boxing career. The long ink signature measures nearly 5” long and 1.5” tall and is unusual in that it includes his middle name, Marcellus. On the right glove is written in white, ”CASSIUS CLAY USED IN TRAINING HERB SILER 1960” and inside the cuff of both gloves is written ”C.C.” for identification purposes at the gym. These training gloves come with an LOA from noted Muhammad Ali collector Pete Morkovin who states that they were once part of the Columbia Street Gym Collection in Louisville, Kentucky. The gym was run by Joe Martin, the policeman who discovered Cassius Clay and introduced him to boxing after Clay had his bicycle stolen as a youth. Red leather boxing gloves by Spartan Sporting Goods Manufacturing Company include the original white laces. The gloves show heavy use, but remain in very good condition with no tears. Clay’s signature is strong, but lacks some contrast against the red leather. Among the earliest gloves attributed to Cassius Clay and scarce as signed. Sold for $15,000.
Cassius Clay, aka Muhammad Ali, Autograph Boxing Gloves. Click to enlarge.
Muhammad Ali signed boxing bag glove, signed as Cassius Clay in the early 1960s after he won Gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He boldly signs the right-handed leather glove, ”From / Cassius Clay / World Olympic Boxing Champion / 1960”, well contrasted against the light tan leather. Glove is also signed by Ali’s brother, the boxer Rudy Clay. Goldsmith brand glove measures 9.25” x 5”. Some staining to leather and wear, consistent with use, overall very good condition. Lot also includes three photos of Ali, one from the 1960 Olympics and two of him boxing, wearing a similar glove. With a COA from boxing specialist Craig R. Hamilton. Sold for $12,500.
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The Most Important Boxing Signed Fight Contract to Come to Market — Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali Agrees to Fight “Smoking” Joe Frazier in 1969 Which Would Become the Fight of the Century — Signed “Cassius Clay”
Document signed “Cassius Clay” and dated 14 October 1969, contracting Ali to fight Joe Frazier — what would become the “Fight of the Century.” Agreement between Ali, Sports Action, Inc., and promoter Harold Conrad lists five particulars for the bout: “1. Clay agrees to engage in a 15 round boxing contest against Joe Frazier for the World Heavyweight Championship…2. The said bout shall be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the month of February 1970. 3. Promoter agrees to pay Clay forty percent…of the net proceeds derived from the live gate…4. Promoter and Clay agree that SAC shall have exclusive world-wide television, radio, and motion picture rights to the bout (the ‘Ancillary rights’). Sac agrees that it will pay Clay forty percent…of the net ancillary proceeds derived from the bout…which shall, in no event, exceed $100,000.00. 5. The obligation of Clay hereunder to Promoter and SAC shall terminate if Promoter fails to obtain…a license for Clay to fight in the State of Nevada and if Promoter fails to obtain the approval of the State Athletic Commission of Nevada of the bout between Clay and Frazier.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Ali, “Cassius Clay.” Single page, perfect for framing, measures 8.5″ x 11″. In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge. Sold for $6,500.
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Cassius Clay Signed Card — Inscribed “Next World Champ 1963”
Signature by Cassius Clay in 1963, prophetically boasting that he will be the next world boxing champion. Inscribed in blue ink, “To Terry From Cassius Clay / Next World Champ 1963 / 4/29/63.” Signature appears on the verso of a business card for a limousine service in Miami, where Ali was training for a June 1963 bout against Henry Cooper. The following year, he would knock out Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine to claim the World Heavyweight Title. The 3.5″ x 2.5″ yellow card has minor corner wear, otherwise in near fine condition. Sold for $5,160.
Muhammad Ali Signed Kentucky Derby Program — Signed as Cassius Clay — With PSA/DNA COA
Scarce Muhammad Ali signed Kentucky Derby program, signed as ”Cassius Clay”. Ali, considered the greatest boxer of all time, converted to Islam in 1964 and changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali. Boldly signed ”Cassius Clay” to cover of program insert from the 89th running of the Kentucky Derby on 4 May 1963. Insert, a guide to the Kentucky Derby Museum, measures 5.5” x 8.5” and runs 13pp. Lot also includes the full Kentucky Derby program measuring 4” x 9”. Toning and slight staining to insert, not affecting quality of the signature. The name of Paul Major, who acquired Ali’s autograph, also appears to the signature page. Very good. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $1,563.
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