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John Arthur Johnson June 10, 1946 – March 31, 1878;nicknamed the “Galveston Giant”, was an American boxer who, at the height of the Jim Crow era, became the first African-American world heavyweight boxing champion (1908–1915). Widely regarded as one of the most influential boxers of all time, his 1910 fight against James J. Jeffries was dubbed the “fight of the century”. According to filmmaker Ken Burns, “for more than thirteen years, Jack Johnson was the most famous and the most notorious African-American on Earth”. Transcending boxing, he became part of the culture and history of racism in the United States.
Below is a recent realized price for a Jack Johnson signed postcard photo. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
Jack Johnson Signed Postcard Photo. Sold for nearly $5,000.
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Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Dual-Signed Contract for Their 1970 “Fight of the Century”
One of the finest signed boxing documents extant, 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. Ten-page document is signed on the ninth page by Ali in blue ballpoint, and Frazier in black felt-tip, along with representatives from the promoter Marlett Inc., Sports Action Inc. and Frazier’s corporation, Cloverlay Inc. Stapled at top to blue legal paper from the law firm of Moore, James, Wright & Gibbons, measuring 9″ x 14.5″. Light wear, overall in very good to near fine condition, with Ali and Frazier’s signatures large and bold. Sold for $17,541.
Cassius Clay, aka Muhammad Ali Fight Worn Boxing Gloves Signed Used for His 2nd Professional Fight in 1960 — Large Signature Measures Nearly 5” Long, ”Cassius Marcellus Clay”
Signed and used Muhammad Ali boxing gloves signed (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.
Bronze Medal From the 1920 Summer Olympics, Held in Antwerp, Belgium
Games of the VII Olympiad bronze medal, won by light-heavyweight boxer Harold Franks of Great Britain at the games in Antwerp, Belgium in 1920. Medal bears Josue Dupon’s design of an Olympic athlete, inscribed “3me prix VIIe Olympiade Anvers 1920”. Measures 2.5″ in diameter. Weighs 82 grams or just under 3 ounces. Near fine. Housed in original box, with autograph inscription signed by Harold Franks affixed underneath, “From Harold Franks My Love”. Sold for $14,743.
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.
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Dual-Signed Contract for the ”Fight of the Century”
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 Signed Speed Bag From 1963 as Cassius Clay — With COA From Craig R. Hamilton
Muhammad Ali signed boxing speed bag, signed as Cassius Clay in 1963 on the eve of securing his Heavyweight title against Sonny Liston. He signs the leather bag, ”From / Cassius Clay / 19-63”, well contrasted against the light tan leather. Bag by J.C. Higgins measures approximately 14” long by 7” wide. Below Clay’s signature appears ”Olympic World Champion 1960” in yellow letters, and on the back in red letters, ”Pro Record 17-0 Cassius Clay”, dating it to early 1963. A fantastic vintage Ali signed boxing bag, in very good condition. Lot also includes a photo of Ali punching a similar bag. With a COA from boxing specialist Craig R. Hamilton. Sold for $6,250.
John L. Sullivan Autograph Letter Signed
ALS by first heavyweight boxing champion, John L. Sullivan. Composed 12 March 1907 in Patterson, New Jersey Sullivan writes: “Mr. John Wilson / My Dear John, I received your letter and was pleased to hear from you and to know that the wife and your self were well. Be sure and call and see me…I play the Lincoln Square Theater afternoon & night get down in the after noon if you can with the best-of-good wishes to you and Mrs. Wilson until I see you. Your friend at all times John L Sullivan.” Excellent condition. Sold for $1,415.
Stunning WWI artifact, an engraved British Boxing trophy from the personal collection of Malcolm S. Forbes. Presented in France in 1919 by the British Expeditionary Force to the First Battalion Royal Fusiliers as winners of the 17th Infantry Brigade Boxing Competition held at Baisieux, France. Polished and engraved with an inscription commemorating the win, trophy is also engraved with the date 18 January 1919, eleven months before the Armistice that ended World War I. Measures 9.5” tall. Fine. Sold for $1,250.
Muhammad Ali Cassius Clay 1959 Gold Gloves Program
Original program for the 32nd Annual Golden Gloves Finals, held at Chicago Stadium on 11 March 1959, in which a 17-year-old Cassius Clay won the 175 pound division. Program features Clay on page 41. Program is in remarkably nice condition, with all pages intact, interior pages unmarked and no tears. There is light soiling and creasing to the covers with the lower corners showing a dog-eared bend. Interior pages are lightly creased, but else in near fine condition. Overall, a remarkably well-preserved copy in very good condition. Sold for $1,215.
Thomas Hearns’ World Champion Boxing Diamond Ring — With 1/2 Carat Diamond at Center
Exceptional ring to commemorate Thomas Hearns’ first two World Championship fights in 1980 and 1982. 10-karat gold ring, sized 7.5, features a 1/2 carat diamond at center (SI3 quality and H in color), in the middle of a gold crown design atop a red colored cabouchon stone. Top of ring reads ”World Champion”. One side of ring reads ”Kronk Boxing Team” and ”Kim Craig”, Hearn’s wife, to whom this ring was given (presumably not to wear as it’s very large with a design resembling Super Bowl rings). The other side reads ”Thomas Hearns” next to an gold image of him above ”Two Times / 154 lbs. Dec. 3 1982 / 147 lbs. Aug. 2 1980”, referencing Hearns’ first two titles: WBA Welterweight defeating Pipino Cuevas on 2 August 1980, and WBC Super Welterweight defeating Wilfred Benitez on 3 December 1982. Very light wear and rubbing, otherwise near fine. Ring weighs a sold 36.3 grams. Sold for $1,172.
Ticket to the 22 November 1898 Corbett vs. Sharkey Boxing Match
Ticket to the controversial boxing match between Sailor Tom Sharkey and Gentleman Jim Corbett at the Lenox Athletic Club on 22 November 1898. The referee disqualified Corbett, known as the father of modern boxing midway through the bout, and Sharkey won by default. Measures 5.25” x 2.75”. Toning, else fine. Sold for $566.
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