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This is my representation of the well-known poster used to advertise the second of three Ali vs. Frazier super-fights, this one took place on Monday 28th January 1974, at Madison Square Garden, New York City. This was a non-title match and Ali was slight favorite to win, and eventually did so by unanimous decision.

Following their 1971 encounter, Frazier had surrendered the title 22 months later on 22nd January 1973 when he was knocked out by George Foreman in the second round of their brief bout in Kingston, Jamaica.

Ali, for his part, refused to publicly admit defeat in the 1971 bout and sought to define the outcome in the public's mind as a "White Man's Decision". He split two fights with Ken Norton in 1973, and was viewed by many as on a downward slide before this rematch.
Ali when on to cement his legendary status by knocking out George Foreman in October 1974 in the fight labelled 'The Rumble in the Jungle'.

There was to be a further and final...

I restore rare and vintage posters and render them into large size digital versions, often up to 60 inches. You will also find an interesting selection of items never before published. Available unmounted or framed, on canvas or acrylic. Greetings Cards and Metal Sign also available! High quality giclee printing using acid-free papers and canvasses, with archival inks that never fade.