Wikicollecting Top 10 - Muhammad Ali memorabilia Arguably the greatest boxer of all time, Ali became one of the 20th century's most iconic cultural and sporting figures. To celebrate his 70th birthday, we present his 10 most valuable items ever sold
News-Antique.com - Jan 17,2012 - 10. Cassius Clay Golden Gloves trophy - $28,750
The Golden Gloves trophy, awarded to Cassius Clay after he won the US national title with victory over Jimmy Jones in March 1960, sold for $28,750 at Christie’s in 1997.
9. Muhammad Ali fight worn gloves vs Zora Folley - $29,900
The gloves Ali wore in the ninth defence of his heavyweight title, against Zora Folley in New York in March 1967, sold for $29,900 at Christie’s in October 1997.
8. Muhammad Ali fight-worn robe - $30,000
A Muhammad Ali fight-worn robe from his bout against Chuck Wepner on March 24, 1975, was sold for $30,000 at Important Sports Memorabilia and Cards in December 2005.
7. Muhammad Ali fight worn gloves vs Leon Spinks - $32,200
The gloves Ali wore in capturing a record-breaking third heavyweight championship, against Leon Spinks in New Orleans in 1978, sold for $32,200 at Christie’s in October 1997.
6. Muhammad Ali diamond ring - $50,000
A diamond ring that Ali had commissioned in 1978 to commemorate the three occasions on which he won the world title as a challenger, in 1964, 1974 and 1978, sold for $50,000 at Heritage Auctions in August 2011.
The ring features three diamonds, and is inscribed: “M. Ali, World Champion Three Times".
5. Muhammad Ali Rumble in the Jungle trunks - $57,500
The trunks Ali wore for The Rumble in the Jungle fight against George Foreman in Zaire in 1974 made $57,500 at a Christie’s auction in 1997.
The victory saw Ali win back his title at the age of 32, seven years after relinquishing it due to his refusal to be drafted for the Vietnam War.
4. Cassius Clay bout worn gloves against Henry Cooper - £37,600 ($57,770)
The Baily’s gloves Cassius Clay wore in his successful bout against British boxer Henry Cooper in June 1963 sold for £37,600 ($53,091) at Christie’s in 2001.
They have been signed “To Alex from Muhammad Ali, Jan-14-79”.
3. Muhammad Ali Rumble in the Jungle shoes - $59,700
The shoes Ali wore during the fight against Foreman sold for $59,700 at Christie’s in 1997.
2. Muhammad Ali Rumble in the Jungle fight robe- $156,500
Ali wore the white robe, decorated with African patterns and beadwork, into the ring prior to his successful bout against George Foreman in 1974.
Ali won with a KO in round 8, thanks to his "rope-a-dope" tactics.
It achieved $156,000 at a Christie’s auction in October 1997.
1. Muhammad Ali 'Fight of the Century' trunks - $173,102
Ali's first fight against Joe Frazier took place at Madison Square Garden in New York in March 1971. Dubbed "The Fight of the Century", it was Ali's first bout in three years after being barred from the ring for refusing the Vietnam War draft.
Viewed as a battle between two polar ideals, the liberal anti-war movement versus the conservative pro-war establishment, the fight took on an important symbolism in the US. It ended with Ali's first defeat in his professional career, but would serve
