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Lot 254
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Lot Number: 254
Description: Significant group of fight used materials from the January 20, 1970 Rocky Marciano vs. Muhammad Ali "Superfight". Wonderful lot of boxing artifacts relating to a fight which was a computer dream match between the two Champions. The fight scenes were actually filmed in 1969 shortly before Marciano died, in the American version Marciano won while in the European version Ali won. The offered lot originated from an official involved with fight and includes the following: Rocky Marciano's fight worn trunks, black with white stripe satin trunks retaining orig. Spartan tag on front and signed by Marciano in black on a white stripe. Trunks show usage wear incl. fake blood stains used in the filming: EX; Muhammad Ali fight worn trunks, white with black stripes satin trunks signed by Ali twice on front. Retain orig. Spartan tag on front and show good usage wear incl. fake blood used in filming: VG-EX; Muhammad Ali fight worn boxing gloves, reddish brown leather gloes with orig. Everlast labels on back and "2008" model stamping inside both gloves. Gloves show great usage wear incl. color 'bleeding' on labels and fake blood spot stain on lacings. Rocky Marciano fight worn shoes, black leather high top shoes used in the fight retaining orig. Brooks label inside tongue and show good usage wear incl. fake blood stain on bottom on shoes and laces from filming: EX; and Rocky Marciano fight used ankle wrap, marked Ace Elastic Bandage Co. with some staining incl. blood spot with period tape identfying it as being used by Marciano: VG. The offered lot represents an incredibly rare grouping of fight worn items with unusually strong provenance. Includes letter of provenance and LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (autographs).
Estimated Price: ($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
