This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/6/2013.
Oversized “EVERLAST” manufactured boxing glove used to promote the World Heavyweight Championship title fight between Larry Holmes and Muhammad Ali on October 2, 1980. The gold leather, right-handed glove weighs 4 lbs. and measures approximately 21” x 11” x 8”. The glove has been hand-lettered in black paint to read “World Heavyweight Championship - CHAMPION LARRY HOLMES vs. CHALLENGER MUHAMMAD ALI - Caesars Palace 1980”. The glove matches a corresponding, left-handed glove that was held by Muhammad Ali at the press conference for the fight on July 18, 1980 (Getty Images# 158704965). The glove is in EX condition.