Muhammad Ali's training ring robe in preparation for the 1978 Spinks fight and not his official ring robe for that event. White terrycloth robe with two front pockets. Belt included. This was gifted to Waylon by Muhammad Ali in New Orleans, following the fight in which Waylon was in attendance. Ali vs. Spinks 9/15/1978. This fight went down in history. Billed as “The Battle of New Orleans,” no one thought that 36 year-old Ali would have a chance against his younger opponent, Leon Spinks. Ali won the 15 round fight and the decision of the judges was unanimous, thus allowing Ali to reclaim his title as “Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World.”

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