Lot 107 · Photographs
Aerial of Muhammad Ali victorious after his round two knockdown of Cleveland Williams during the 1966 World Heavyweight Title fight at the Astrodome, Houston, Texas, 14 November
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- Estimate
- £6,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $7,642–$10,189
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Phillips — Photographs, London · 25 September 2020
- Record ID
- TB-2026-221094
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Neil Leifer, Aerial of Muhammad Ali victorious after his round two knockdown of Cleveland Williams during the 1966 World Heavyweight Title fight at the Astrodome, Houston, Texas, 14 November. Phillips, 25 Sep 2020, lot 107. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-221094.
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Neil Leifer, Aerial of Muhammad Ali victorious after his round two knockdown of Cleveland Williams during the 1966 World Heavyweight Title fight at the Astrodome, Houston, Texas, 14 November. Phillips, 25 Sep 2020, lot 107. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-221094.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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