Raynors HCA 2016-10
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2016
An Enormous Movie Poster, 40” x 6’ 9” in Red/White/Yellow/Black, mounted to board, several nail holes do not distract from the stunning and singularly unique poster. “Who’s the Greatest? ... See For Yourself ... Mystery Bout of the Century, THE SUPER FIGHT, ROCKY MARCIANO VS MUHAMMAD ALI (Cassius Clay).” VG. This piece can not be folded hence the shipping will exceed $150. The fantasy fight was well produced. Ali and Rocky Marciano agreed to stage a filmed simulation, professional wrestling-style. They “fought” between 70 and 75 rounds in a blacked-out Miami gym, acting out various fight scenarios. There were various knockout scenarios. Through both computer simulation and the sparring footage, the producers were able to produce and theatrically release a “Super Fight,” which played to audiences in North America and Europe for one day only in 1970. It did answer the question once and for all , Rocky Marciano took the fight via Round 13 knockout. “That computer must have been made in Alabama,” Ali joked, making light of racial tensions that still existed in the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement. The Super Fight aired in theaters throughout North America and Europe on Jan. 20, 1970.
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