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Lot # 1179: 1975 Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III "Thrilla in Manila" Ticket

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 29 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Late Fall Classic 2021",
which ran from 11/14/2021 7:00 PM to
12/11/2021 10:00 PM



Rare onsite ticket for the October 1, 1975, rubber match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, dubbed "A Thrilla' in Manila." Because of the location of the fight in the Philippines, these are difficult to find in general and this is of the lesser-seen green variety. Some very minor denting of the top edge is present on this 7x4.5" ducat, with a stain at the bottom right corner. There are three light creases apparently from folding at some point, but the green card stock remains surprisingly bright, as does the printing on both sides. Two of the premier heavyweights in boxing history, Ali and Frazier had split their first two bouts before The Greatest added to his legend, prevailing by TKO in a brutal match when Frazier's corner stopped the fight after the 14th round.

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