The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary 'Thrilla in Manila' boxing match are being auctioned at Sotheby's in New York, as part of the booming sports memorabilia market. Bids have been coming in since late March, with the latest bid reaching $3.8 million. The white shorts with black stripes are signed by Ali.
Boxing shorts worn by Muhammad Ali for his match in the Philippines in 1975 are displayed during a preview at Sotheby's in New York, on April 4, 2024. - AP
Bids -- including the latest for US$3.8 million -- have been rolling in since late March for the Everlast-brand shorts, which are white with black stripes and are signed by Ali.The sale comes as Sotheby's is auctioning off a slew of sports lots, including a uniform from NBA star Victor Wembanyama. Ali, born Cassius Clay in the southeastern state of Kentucky, is known as both a sporting great and for his role in fighting for civil rights for African Americans. He died in 2016.
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