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George Kalinsky (1936-2025): First Fight (George Foreman KO's First Opponent, 1969) [Madison Square Garden, June 22, 1969] signed George Kalinsky, titled, and annotated AP 7/7 (lower margin) iris print on somerset velvet rag paper sight 23 x 30 1/2in; framed 24 3/8 x 32 1/2in Footnotes: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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George Kalinsky (1936-2025): First Fight (George Foreman KO's First Opponent, 1969)[Madison Squa...
Estimate $300-$500
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![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Muhammad Ali, 1967[Madison Square Garden]: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Muhammad Ali, 1967 [Madison Square Garden] each signed Muhammad Ali (lower margin) sepia photographs each sheet 24 x 20in (2) Footnotes: Condition reports are not](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922412_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771448845&width=181)



![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Muhammad Ali, From the Ali vs. Norton Fight[Yankee Stadium, Septemb...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Muhammad Ali, From the Ali vs. Norton Fight [Yankee Stadium, September 28, 1976] signed George Kalinsky (lower right), inscribed and dated indistinctly Ali-Frazier-3---](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922415_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771448843&width=181)




![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Joe Frazier: Three Photographs[one 1972]: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Joe Frazier: Three Photographs [one 1972] Untitled: Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier signed George Kalinsky, dated and inscribed 3-8-71 MSG (lower margin), and further signed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922428_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771448843&width=181)



![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Fight of the Century: Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier[Joe Frazier'...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Fight of the Century: Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier [Joe Frazier's gym, Philadelphia, 1971] signed, dated and, dedicated George Kalinsky 1971, To George / from /](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922308_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771448844&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier[Madison Square Garden, March ...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier [Madison Square Garden, March 8, 1971] signed George Kalinsky / Joe Frazier / Muhammad Ali, numbered 89/250 (lower margin) color](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922430_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771448844&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Original Photographic Layout for Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Fraz...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Original Photographic Layout for Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier [Madison Square Garden, March 8, 1971] mixed media, with color positive taped to the mat overall 16](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922309_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771448843&width=181)
![A Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier Original Ringside Ticket[Madison Square Garden, March 8,...: A Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier Original Ringside Ticket [Madison Square Garden, March 8, 1971] overall 1 3/4 x 5 1/2in Footnotes: The Fight of the Century (1971) can easily be considered one](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922375_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771448843&width=181)
![Joe Frazier's Weigh-in Robe From Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier [Madison Square Garden, M...: Joe Frazier's Weigh-in Robe From Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier [Madison Square Garden, March 8, 1971] green and gold satin floral brocade robe with beige terrycloth lining, full calf length,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922382_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771448844&width=181)


![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Blue Eyes at Ringside: Frank Sinatra[Madison Square Garden, March 8...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Blue Eyes at Ringside: Frank Sinatra [Madison Square Garden, March 8, 1971] signed George Kalinsky, titled, and annotated AP (along lower margin) iris print on rag paper s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922311_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771448844&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Loving Judy: Judy Garland[Madison Square Garden, December 25, 1968]: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Loving Judy: Judy Garland [Madison Square Garden, December 25, 1968] signed, titled and annotated AP (lower margin) black and white photograph sight 16 x 11in; framed 25 3](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922313_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771448844&width=181)



