If Ellis dreams he whips me; he needs to wake up and apologize!
-Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
vs.
Jimmy Ellis
26 July 1971
A marvelous promotional photograph. The composite photograph places the figure of Ellis delivering a knock down blow to Ali. The actual photograph of Ali falling and down on the canvas were from the Ali-Frazier I fight. That fight having been held four months previous. This bout between Ali and his childhood friend and former sparring partner, Jimmy Ellis, would mark Ali's return to the ring following his first ever defeat.
The artful psychological warfare tactics of Jimmy Eliis aside ,Ali was the winner via a knockout in round twelve.
Vintage Promotional Photograph
Size: 8 X 10 1/2 inches
Price: $ 78.00
2000-0065