Spring 2021 Catalogue

S p r i n g 2 0 2 1 3 Fantastic Poster-Sized Action Photograph Of The “Thrilla In Manila,” One Of Only 24 Copies Also Signed By Both Ali And Frazier 1. (ALI, Muhammad and FRAZIER, Joe) LEIFER, Neil. Large original color photograph signed. Manila, Philippines, October 1, 1975 (printed November, 1993). Poster-sized photographic print (20 by 24 inches), signed beneath the image; handsomely framed. $7200. Click for more info Extraordinary poster-size color photograph of Smokin’ Joe Frazier taking a punishing straight right hand from Muhammad Ali during the late rounds of the “Thrilla in Manila,” one of only 24 signed by both Ali and Frazier and the photographer Leifer, from the total edition of only 350 copies printed. October 1, 1975 was the third time that Smokin’ Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali clashed, each having beaten the other once before. The “Thrilla in Manila” was a highpoint in Ali’s fascinating career, and is ranked by many as the greatest Heavyweight Championship fight of all-time. Leifer chronicled Ali throughout his career and captured many of the defining images of “The Greatest”— such as the present photograph. With certificates of authenticity documenting the original edition and the dates on which Ali (October 14, 1996) and Frazer (January 7, 2005) signed the piece. Fine condition.