Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks Signed WBA Heavyweight Championshp Bout 'Battle of New Orleans' poster, 1978

Signed in black ink by both boxers, framed; accompanied by two photographs showing each fighter signing the poster; 3 pieces total

Good condition.
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Despite 8-1 odds, Spinks defeated 'The Greatest' in a split decision to take the WBA title away from a 36-year old Ali. Spinks declared after the fight "He may be the greatest, but I'm the latest."
 
 
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