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Ali vs. Frazier Contract Signed

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Ali vs. Frazier Contract Signed
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Outstanding boxing collectible, a Muhammad Ali supplemental agreement signed, regarding terms for the upcoming ''Fight of the Century'' against Joe Frazier. Two-page agreement, with handwritten pencil and blue ink edits throughout, details promotions and dates the fight on 10 March 1970 in Houston, Texas. The fight ultimately took place 8 March 1971 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where Ali lost to Frazier. Reads in part: ''…relating to the Clay [crossed out and replaced with ''Ali''] -- Frazier Bout scheduled to be held at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas on February 16 1970 [crossed out and replaced with ''March 10'']…no footage from any such motion picture film will be used in a television special, or otherwise, until one year after the Bout is held…'' Signed ''Muhammad Ali'' with strike-through in pencil on signature, and his name written again in pencil beneath the strike-through. Stapled document on two pages measures 8.5'' x 11'', with a speckling of stains to page one and minor creasing to corners. Very good condition.