FOR SALE - 1975 Philippines ALI-FRAZIER FIGHT OF A LIFETIME GREEN Banner. Banner is in very good condition. Measures approx. 8. x 7 1/2 This banner was used to decorate the Araneta Coliseum, venue of the Ali-Frazier fight in MANILA. After the event these were collected and destroyed. This fight was know as THRILLA IN MANILA I am lucky to own this rare Ali-Frazier memorabilia. The banner depict the profile of both Ali and Frazier. The banner is made of composite material. The front side is made of felt cloth t and the back is made of soft canvas. Truly a unique and beautiful boxing collectible. The banner is still in very good condition and well preserved. Guaranteed to be Authentic or Money Back if Not Satisfied. October 1, 1975 bout of ALI and Frazier was legend in boxing History. In a display of brutal punishment and unmatched toughness and heart more suited for a Rocky flick than an actual Heavyweight Championship bout, these two legends pummeled each other four fourteen rounds before trainer Eddie Futch refused to allow Frazier to answer the bell for the fifteenth and final round, fearing for his boxers life. Ali later commented that it was the closest he too had ever come to death in the ring, declaring Frazier as the second greatest fighter in boxing history. While solely by virtue of the bouts status as one of the boxings most important and dramatic fight.
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