MUHAMMAD ALI VS. LEON SPINKS FIGHT I CONTRACT An important two-page legal size contract for the February 15, 1978, fight between Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks in Las Vegas in defense of Ali's Heavyweight Championship title. Ali, who had just turned thirty-six and was coming off a difficult fight against hard-hitting Ernie Shavers, was expecting an easy fight against Spinks. The 1976 Olympics Light Heavyweight Gold medalist had only fought seven times professionally, but he was determined and well-conditioned. Ali had not trained hard for the fight and he lost a fifteen-round decision and his title to Spinks. The official boxing contract and articles of agreement include information on the site, date and purses. Ali received $3,500,000 plus training expenses, while Spinks received $200,000. One page is signed by Ali and the other by Spinks. The signatures have been witnessed by a notary. Both pages are in excellent condition with a staple hole. (2)
MUHAMMAD ALI VS. LEON SPINKS FIGHT I CONTRACT An important two-page legal size contract for the February 15, 1978, fight between Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks in Las Vegas in defense of Ali's Heavyweight Championship title. Ali, who had just turned thirty-six and was coming off a difficult fight against hard-hitting Ernie Shavers, was expecting an easy fight against Spinks. The 1976 Olympics Light Heavyweight Gold medalist had only fought seven times professionally, but he was determined and well-conditioned. Ali had not trained hard for the fight and he lost a fifteen-round decision and his title to Spinks. The official boxing contract and articles of agreement include information on the site, date and purses. Ali received $3,500,000 plus training expenses, while Spinks received $200,000. One page is signed by Ali and the other by Spinks. The signatures have been witnessed by a notary. Both pages are in excellent condition with a staple hole. (2)
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