Lot 1096
Ali, Muhammad. Typed Letter Signed ("Muhammad Ali"), two pages, quarto, n.p., November 21, 1978. To Harold J. Smith, president of Muhammad Ali Amateur Track and Boxing Clubs, in Los Angeles, regarding a "Down Under Tour" being planned. Ali expresses his approval: "I believe that you and the Club are doing a terrific job in getting this Nation ready for the 1980 Olympics in Moscow…I am willing to fight a four round exhibition against Joe Frazier or Jimmy Ellis in Hawaii on February 3, and against Jimmy Ellis in Auckland and Sidney when the Club fights there…." Ali adds that the letter is not a contract but "an expression of my intent to support the Club, and is all subject to a formal agreement being worked out…." Signed on the second page and initialed "M.A." at the top of the first page. Some ink smudging on first page; file holes and staple mark. Accompanied by a blank, embossed "Muhammad Ali" letterhead and envelope.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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