George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali Signed 'Rumble In The Jungle' Poster, 1974

Advertising closed circuit viewing, signed in red

Poster good condition, both signatures have faded and had tape put over them and now show remnants.
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Fought between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali in Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo), the first heavyweight championship fight ever fought in Africa. Both fighters were former Olympic Gold Medal winners and the heavily-favored Foreman was undefeated up until this time. Ali proved once and for all that he deserved the moniker 'The Greatest,' brilliantly allowing Foreman to punch himself out. Ali suddenly came alive and used his famous "Rope-A-Dope" technique to defeat Foreman in the 8th round. As a result of this fight, Muhammad Ali was named Fighter of the Year by Ring magazine, and "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated. Ali also received the 1974 Hickok Belt Award being named Professional Athlete of the Year.
 
 
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