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Lot 202
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Lot Number: 202
Description: Scarce 1963 Sonny Liston vs. Cassius Clay original underbout fight card. Significant original typewritten preliminary card on official stationary featuring images of both Liston and Clay. The various undercard fights are listed on the sheet including both light heavyweight and heavyweight fights. The most intriguing quality of the piece may well be the vintage writing on the reverse that state, "Attn: Mr. Morris Klein-Clay has all of the signs & symptoms of a paranoid condition (which is a sign of insanity in a young man his age). I firmly think that he should be examined again by your physicians, in order for them to reevaluate him, which in turn might prevent serious consequences tonight. R.C. Bennett, M.D. Personal Physician Sonny Liston Mich. Ath. State Board Control". This fascinating period notation was foreboding as Clay was later fined $2,500.00 by Commissioner Morris Klein for bad conduct during the weigh in events. The letter offers a unique period view into the psyche that Clay (Ali) was to become famous for and suggests that he actually was able to instill fear into his opponents even if the reasoning was unusual. The piece remains very clean with original fold line and includes various supporting information regarding the fight and the events surrounding: EX
Estimated Price: ($6,000.00-$8,000.00)
