PHILIPPINES. Ali-Frazer "Thrilla in Manila" Brass Medal, 1975. NGC MS-65.

PHILIPPINES. Ali-Frazer "Thrilla in Manila" Brass Medal, 1975. NGC MS-65. cf. Honeycutt-711. Diameter: 40 mm. Obverse: Busts of Ali and Frazer face each other, legend below "ALI-FRAZER/ OCT.1.1975"; Reverse: Philippine archipelago, "MANILA" to right, "PHILIPPINES" below to left. This GEM example displays lovely brassy coloration with satiny surfaces. The devices are boldly struck and well defined. An attractive piece commemorating this monumental sporting event. The title of this event, "Thrilla in Manila", is derived from a rhyming boast by Muhammad Ali "A killa and a thrilla and a chilla, when I get that gorilla in Manila". Estimate: $200 - $300. Provenance: From the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection. To view all items from the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection, click

Estimation:€106.57

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