George Foreman Gloves
MUHAMMAD ALI "Foreman vs Ali Zaire" Right Hand Wrap Worn During 1974 Fight
Hi everyone, this is Lee the Appraiser from the world-famous 'APR57 Gallery,' here in New York City. Today, we have the privilege of examining these glove wraps, used and signed by George Foreman in his fight with Muhammad Ali, famously known as the 'Rumble in the Jungle.'
The fight was held on October 30, 1974, in Kinshasa, Zaire. In this fight, 32-year-old Muhammad Ali becomes the heavyweight champion of the world for the second time when he knocked out 25-year-old champ George Foreman in the 8th round of the 'Rumble in the Jungle.' The fight is famous for Ali's introduction of the 'rope-a-dope' tactic. It has been called 'the greatest sporting event of the 20th century,' and was watched by a record estimate television audience of 1 billion viewers worldwide, becoming the world's most-watched live television broadcast at that time.
Appraisal Value: $400,000.00
Our price: $195,000.00
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