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Lot # 4: 1974 Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman "Rope-a-Dope" From-The-Camera Negatives (9)

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Item was in Auction "Fall 2016",
which ran from 9/21/2016 12:00 AM to
10/28/2016 9:00 PM



This incredible series of 35mm full color negatives/transparencies is of the actual rope-a-dope in use at the "Rumble in the Jungle" as Muhammad Ali wore down aggressive opponent George Foreman. This keen tactic, made up by Muhammad on the spot, allowed him to defeat the younger and stronger Foreman and to ultimately once again "Shock the World." In NM-MT condition. The original negatives and images in this collection are by the personal photographer of Ali's manager Herbert Muhammad. Unpublished, they have not seen the light of day for five decades. Recently discovered, they come with the photographer’s rights. All of the negs/transparencies are unique, “Type I” images that can be used to make prints and products of the finest quality and huge scale.

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