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A pair of Ampro white boxing gloves, signed and dated Muhammad / Ali / 79
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- signed and dated Muhammad / Ali / 79
- leather, padding
- 54.5cm. high. 48cm. wide, 16cm. deep; 1ft. 9½in., 1ft. 7in., 6½in.
in a perspex case
Condition
In good condition and ready to place.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In 1979, following his victory against Leon Spinks and becoming the first fighter to win the heavyweight champion of the world belt three times, Muhammad Ali retired from boxing. Although this retirement was short lived it marked the end of Ali's career as the best boxer in the world and the beginning of his subsequent public battle with Parkinson's disease. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Ali's triumph over Joe Frazer in one of the sport's most infamous bouts 'The Thrilla in Manila'. In their third fight Ali took the title and asserted himself as 'the greatest' adding 'I said that even before I knew I was'.