In just his 16th bout, Cassius Clay was fighting, former Light Heavyweight Champion Archie Moore. In 1960, just 2 years earlier, Clay won an Olympic Gold Medal. The much older Moore, had been fighting 7 years, before Cassius was born. Always the showman, Clay used a 63 year old sparring partner, to entertain the public. Young , Cassius Clay was the brashest man on earth. He was happy to have the world know, “He was the the “Greatest” and “Prettiest” Boxer of All Time.” Clay genuinely was, all he claimed to be. The public celebrated his fun. Cassius Poetically Predicted, this Fight’s Outcome. Before the fight, Clay roared, “I’ll say it now. And I’ve said it before. Archie Moore, will go down in 4 !” = Clay won by a 4 round Tko. C.C. always charmed, his adoring public. As a result, he was named, “The Most Loved Athlete of the Century.” This boxing poster, has Cassius Clay, hand signing his name, that Nov. 1962 = Cassius Clay. It makes this, our most unique treasure. We have never seen another. Bill Gates, wants this so much, he has My Forever Treasures on speed-dial. I feel certain, the poster […]
Entering the ring, for this Nov. 15, 1962 bout, young Cassius Clay was 15-0. Archie Moore, a former light heavyweight champion, was boxing before Cassius was born. The ultimate showman, Clay brought attention to Moore’s advanced age, by having a 63 year old sparring partner. The public loved, his brash fight predictions. This bout offered one of Clay’s best. Cassius predicted, “I’ll say it now. And I’ve said it before. Archie Moore, will go down in Four.” He did. As the future 3 time heavyweight champion’s record would now be 16-0. Cassius Clay left the ring, declaring, “I am the greatest, of all time !!” 16-0, gave him a perfect beginning. Direct from the Los Angeles Coliseum. 14″ x 22″. This poster was signed by Cassius Clay. On his Facebook page, Ali says, this signed poster is “Priceless.” A museum quality treasure of the ages.
