Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Buster Mathis Signed Program

Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali fought Buster Mathis on November 17, 1971 at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Ali won by unanimous decision after 12 rounds to successfully defend his NABF Heavyweight Title. Presented here is an original program that was distributed for the fight and signed by Ali, Mathis, and Jim Brown. The program is 9" x 12" and in fine condition.

Muhammad Ali (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is frequently ranked as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.

Jim Brown (born February 17, 1936) is an American former football player, sports analyst, and actor. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. Considered to be one of the greatest running backs of all time, as well as one of the greatest players in NFL history, Brown was a Pro Bowl invitee every season he was in the league, was recognized as the AP NFL Most Valuable Player three times and won an NFL championship with the Browns in 1964. He led the league in rushing yards in eight out of his nine seasons, and by the time he retired, he held most major rushing records. In 2002, he was named by The Sporting News as the greatest professional football player ever.

Buster Mathis (June 11, 1943 - September 6, 1995) was a boxer who had a very successful career as an amateur heavyweight boxer. He qualified for a spot in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. However, he was injured and was unable to compete there. Instead of him, the fighter Mathis beat in the Olympic Trials went to the Olympics. This fighter was the legendary Joe Frazier, who went on to win the gold medal.

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