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Lot 259
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Lot Number: 259
Description: Everlast boxing glove, green and gold. This glove was worn by Joe Frazier in his world championship fight with George Foreman. It retains blood stains from the fight. On January 22, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica, ôSmokinö Joe Frazier - the reigning Heavyweight Champion of the World - met the fearsome George Foreman. Both men were undefeated at the time (Frazier: 29-0 with 25 knockouts; Foreman: 37-0 with 34 KOs) and considered amongst the most celebrated punchers of all time. Frazier had a proven record having defeated Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis and Jerry Quarry while ForemanÆs resume was comparatively light with his toughest opponents being George Chuvalo and Gregorio Peralta. Accordingly, Foreman was a 2-1 underdog against Frazier. The worldwide audience - enhanced by virtue of the fact that this was the first championship fight broadcast by HBO - was stunned when ôSmokinö Joe was knocked to the canvas in the first round. Five more knockdowns followed and the fight was stopped in the second round. The great champion - ôSmokinö Joe Frazier - was dethroned.
Estimated Price: ($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
