Ex Butcher Frazier Chops Down Clay Legend

This copy of the Evening Herald from March 9 1971 reports the "Battle of the Century" between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.


Was Ali-Frazier I the best action fight of all time? I would have to say no but for sheer anticipation, drama and excitement, this fight was the whole package. You had movie star Burt Lancaster as a commentator and Frank Sinatra as a photographer. Each boxer would receive $2.5 million for their nights work. That was an unheard sum of money for one fight in 1971. 

Framed Frazier Ali "superfight" poster

I picked up this framed poster from the Frazier vs Ali "superfight" of Jan 28 1974 at a collectors fair in London, and paid what seems like the bargain price of £30.

I'd be really interested to hear if any boxing enthusiasts know the current value of this piece, so if you've seen one for sale please leave me a comment and let me know.