Muhammad Ali Foreman original fight poster 1974 Europe Promo

Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman
Original fight poster
Most Desirable European Version

This is an original closed circuit poster from this most celebrated of fights. It was used to promote the fight to Europeans and if you are familiar with the US Poster, then you already know this is a superior poster with great images of both Ali & Foreman.  The US version only had head shots against a green background.  It is also FAR more rare then the US poster and is rarely (if ever) offered on the market.  The is the first we have ever seen in 25 years of collecting. 

The poster features bold yellow, red and black color. It's in excellent condition. There some light old staining to right side . . This is only visible on very close inspection. Ali & Foreman can be seen in fighting poses. The poster is protected in a black frame and has been professionally dry mounted on foam board. The frame is in very good condition.  A beautiful vintage poster that would enhance any collection.  Size of poster is 14x22" and about 18x26" framed.  It looks amazing!

Don King’s ambitious promotional plan came to fruition when he successfully negotiated with Zaire's president Mobutu Sésé Seko to hold the anticipated contest in Zaire. On the 30th October 1974 World Heavyweight Champion Foreman met Ali in Kinshasa. Ali had told his fans that he had a secret plan for Foreman. By the second round this plan was evident as he began lying on the ropes and letting Foreman punch him, without any attempt to fight back. This later became known as the famous rope-a-dope tactic. The savvy challenger allowed the powerful Foreman to effectively punch himself out in the blistering heat. With his shots either deflected or missing outright Foreman struggled to land a clear blow on Ali. The Champion visibly began to fade as the fight wore on and was staggered by shots in the fourth and fifth sessions. Finally in the eighth round, Ali landed the final combination to the drained Foreman - a left hook that brought Foreman's head up into position so that he could drill him with a hard right to the face. Foreman staggered, then twirled across half the ring before landing on his back. Ali was Champion of the World once more! It had been a tactical triumph of epic proportions.