MUHAMMAD ALI & FLOYD PATTERSON - SI Signed Both
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Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson (1935-2006) Heavyweight champions. Patterson was the youngest man to win the title and then the first to regain it after losing it. In 1965 Patterson, the former champion was the number one challenger for the title held by Muhammad Ali. On November 22, 1965, Patterson lost by technical knockout at the end of the 12th round, in a bout in which Ali was clearly dominant. Ali called Patterson an “Uncle Tom†for refusing to call him Muhammad Ali (Patterson continued to call him Cassius Clay) and for this outspokenness against black Muslims. Instead of scoring a quick knockout, Ali mocked, humiliated and punished Patterson throughout the fight. Complete copy of Sports Illustrated, November 22, 1965, “The Big Fightâ€, signed by both fighters in silver ink, Ali adds a date: “5-21-88.†The magazine shows minor wear, the mailing label has been removed.
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