Muhammad Ali & Larry Holmes Signed Leroy Neiman "The Last Hurrah!" Custom Framed Original Vintage Fight Poster (Beckett)

Custom frame measures 24" x 35.5" in size and features a Leroy Neiman "The Last Hurrah!" original vintage fight poster that has been hand-signed by Muhammad Ali (D. 2016, HOF) and Larry Holmes. The poster exhibits some expected wear from age.

This fight is often remembered as a sad and painful moment in the career of Muhammad Ali.

At the time, Ali was 38 years old and had already achieved legendary status in the world of boxing. Larry Holmes was the reigning WBC Heavyweight Champion and an accomplished fighter in his own right. However, Ali's health had deteriorated significantly by this point due to his long and grueling career in boxing, particularly his brutal fights with Joe Frazier and George Foreman.

The fight between Ali and Holmes was billed as "The Last Hurrah" because many believed it would be Ali's final bout. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a one-sided and brutal affair. Ali was clearly not in the same physical condition he had been in his prime. He suffered a great deal of punishment during the fight, and his trainer, Angelo Dundee, eventually stopped the bout after the 10th round to prevent further damage to Ali.

This fight marked the end of Muhammad Ali's boxing career. It was a somber and emotional moment for fans around the world to see the once-great champion in such a state. Ali's health continued to decline in the years following this fight, and he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, likely as a result of the cumulative effects of his boxing career.

Despite the tragic nature of this fight, it's an important part of the history of boxing and serves as a reminder of the physical toll that the sport can take on its participants, even the greatest among them.

The autographs include an official Beckett Authentication Services hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: Beckett LOA

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