This iconic photo was taken during the infamous rematch between Ali-Liston for the heavyweight title, where many believe Liston took a dive in the first round.
“Both pairs of gloves from the May 25, 1965, bout in Lewiston, Maine – won by Ali with a first-round knockout from what some saw as a “phantom punch” – go up for auction Feb. 21 in New York. They are expected to fetch more than $1 million.
“The fight is one of the most, if not the most, controversial happenings in sports history. It’s still not solved today,” said Chris Ivy, director of sports auctions at Heritage Auctions, which is handling the sale. “It’s one of those things people discuss like the 1919 Chicago Black Sox Scandal. . One of those controversial moments that is often coveted by memorabilia collectors.”
For a cool million you too can own a piece of boxing history.