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Item no.:457091

Vintage press photo of the boxer Muhammad Ali / Cassius Clay (1942 - 2016) waving on arrival at London Airport for the fight against Henry Cooper in 1966

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Description:

The 24-year-old world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) is waving on arrival at London Airport in 1966, where he will be boxing against British boxer Henry Cooper on 21 May.

The following text appears on the attached note:

"9.5.66. Cassius Clay arrives for Cooper fight. World heavyweight champion, Cassius Clay flew into London today for his fight against Henry Cooper at Arsenal Stadium on May 21st. Keystone Photo shows: Cassius Clay gives a wave as he steps off the plane, on arrival at London Airport today."

The image is also stamped "Keystone Press Agency LTD" in London.

Dimensions photography: 16.5 centimeters x 21.50 centimeters.

Contemporary frame included. The outer dimensions of the frame: 23.70 centimeters x 32.30 centimeters.

This is an original press photo of Muhammad Ali from 1966 with normal traces of use, including some horizontal lines across the image.

SKU 2254
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