Muhammad Ali’s “Fight of the Century” Red Robe Against Joe Frazier to Be Auctioned in Dallas

• The robe that legendary boxer Muhammad Ali wore during the first of his famous three fights against Joe Frazier is set to be auctioned
• The red robe will be auctioned on July 21st in Texas and will start at 800,000 euros
• Ali and Frazier enjoyed an intense rivalry in the 70s with the former finally emerging victorious after winning the Thrilla in Manilla

The iconic red robe that boxing great Muhammad Ali wore during the famous 'fight of the century' in 1971 is set to be auctioned.

Ali fought against his rival Joe "Freaking" Frazier in one of the most-publicized fights in history at Madison Square. Almost 300 million peopled watched the fight that was televised worldwide.

Frazier beat Ali via a unanimous decision after 15 rounds. The red robe that Ali wore to the ring is set to be auctioned in Dallas, Texas on July 21st.

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The Daily Mail reports that Ali's items were collected by American businessman Troy Kinunen who is now willing to move them on.

The two fighters engaged in one of the fiercest bouts in history. After the Madison fight, Ali got his revenge three years later at the Super Fight II before finally winning the third match a year later that was dubbed the Thrilla in Manilla.

The auction of Ali's items is set to begin at 800,000 euros.

Ali passed on in 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He had been born Cassius Clay but changed his name after converting to Islam.

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The shirt has been set up for auction by London-based auctioneer Sotheby. The auctioneer has already received an initial bid of 4 million pounds.

Maradona wore the shirt in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal against England when he scored one of the most controversial goals in football history. He used his small figure to dupe the referee by using his hand, instead of his head, to score.