Muhammad Ali- Joe Bugner II press kit (PK01) item1 item2 item3 item4 item5 item6

This is a press kit that was given out to the media before this fight. With Ali fighting all over the world a lot of newspapers especially the smaller ones did not send there reporters to he country were fight was held, they went to the closed circuit telecast in there area like the rest of us. This was Don kings first endeavour as an independent international promoter. Billed as 'The Triple Crown Spectacular' This was the first time in television history that the public would be offered three authentic world championship fights. this is also the first time since Mike Jacobs staged "The Carnival of Champions" with four championship fights at the Polo grounds on September 23, 1937 that three or more fights have been put on one show. The main event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the other two championships between Middleweight champion Carlos Monzon defending his title against Tony Licata and Light Heavyweight champion Victor Galindez defending against Jorge Ahumada were fought at Madison Square Gardens in New york.

KIT CONTENTS

Muhammad Ali- Joe Bugner a tale of the tape describing the fighters physical features:
The ring record of Ali: 47-2 34 KO Ali wins a 15 round unanimous decision in this fight
The ring record of Bugner: 51-6-1 32 KO interestingly he lost his first fight to a Paul Brown by a 3rd round KO but five months late knocked out Brown in 4 and six months later in there rubber match again knocked out Brown this time in 3.
4 photos, one of Ali and Bugner in a fighting pose, one of Don King and two of Ali and Bugner that have six headshots of each fighter.
A three page sketch of Ali describing his past achievements and how he got into boxing and the same for Joe Bugner a three page sketch of his life also.
A two page article titled Muhammad Ali-after George Foreman talking about were his career his headed and things he can do to make him a better fighter.
A two page article titled Joe Bugner - an analysis that talks about the first time Ali sparred with a 20 year old Bugner and had given him praise and that Ali had said after there first fight on February 14, 1973 that " Joe Bugner will be world champion one day " and more.

Carlos Monzon-Tony Licata: A tale of the tape:
The ring record of Carlos Monzon who had not lost since 1964 (78 fights) with 9 draws. 85-3-9 and 1 ND this was Monzons 11th title defense that he ends up defending 14 times, Monzon won this fight by a 10th round TKO
The ring record of Jorge Ahumada 46-1-3 with 19 KO,s
A two page sketch of Monzon.
A two page sketch of Licata.
An analysis of the fight.
Victor Galindez-Jorge Ahumada: A tale of the tape:
Ring record of Galindez 28-3-2 16 KO with 1ND Galindez wins a 15 round unanimour decision in this fight.
Ring record of Ahumada 41-6-2 22KO
A sketch of Galindez.
A sketch of Ahumada.
An analysis of the fight.
There is also A copy of a New York Times article dated April 28, 1975 by Dave Anderson entitled The King of Boxing Promoters about Don King and his various boxing deals.
Two 8x11 advertising posters for the fight.
A paper about Malaysia describing location,population,language and more.
A bumper sticker of the Ali fight and an iron on round sticker also advertising the Ali fight.

Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier III press kit (PK02) item1 item2 item3 item4 item5

This is a press kit for the 3rd fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier that was known as " the Thrilla in Manila". The front cover a Leroy Neiman artwork.

KIT CONTENTS

Eight black and white 8x10 photographs, two photographs with six head shots of each fighter, a Don King shot that has him in four different poses, two 8x10,s that are entitled Ali and frazier through the years that show four different poses of the fighters from their early years to then, one of Frazier warming up in front of a mirror and one at his office, one of Ali training and another of him goofing around.
Three pages of an article entitled The saga of our Lifetime which discusses the fight its venue, their purses 9Ali 4.5 million against 43% of all revenue and Frazier 2.0 million against 22% of all revenue)what they have been doing in the ring lately since both had their run ins with Foreman. The Bookmakers had the fight a pick 'em and a ringside seat was $200 (U.S)
Tale of the tape.
A four page sketch of Ali about his life.
A five page sketch of Frazier.
Ali an analysis on the fight.
Frazier an analysis on the fight.
The ring record of Ali. 48-2 34 KO
The ring record of Frazier 32-2 27 KO
A two page article titled forget common opponents with Ali-Frazier (they had eight), that talks about how each did against the same competition.
A list of the heavyweight Champion since John L. Sullivan in 1882
A copy of an article in the Daily News dated June 23, 1975 by Sidney Fields titled Boxing New king that talks about Don Kings rise from the streets of Cleveland running the numbers game with his brothers and ending up in the pen, to getting out and becoming the most powerful boxing promoter around.
Again a copy of an article about Don King, this is from time magazine June 30, 1975 titled from Killer to King and again about his life.
Two 8x11 promotional posters for the fight.
A pamphlet promoting the Philippines as a vacation spot.

Muhammad Ali- Bob Foster press kit (PK03) item1 item2 item3

This is a press kit for there November 11, 1972 non-title fight that Ali knocked out the reigning Light Heavyweight Champion in seven rounds

KIT CONTENTS

The Sound and Fury, opening three page article about the three fights on the card.
The ring record of Ali. 39-1 30 KO
The ring record of Foster 49-5 42 KO,s Foster was the Light Heavyweight Champion at this time and had defended his title 11 times.
A four page thumbnail sketch of Ali.
A four page thumbnail sketch of Foster.
Ali an analysis.
Foster an analysis.
Six separate articles about:
Foster Dream becomes reality.
Ali regards Foster highly.
Foster knockout mark #1 in all time Light Heavyweight history. Foster had an .778 knockout percentage that ranked him above #2 Jose Torres and #3 Archie Moore in Light Heavyweight history.
High altitude training gives Foster advantage.
Bob Foster the hungry man.
Did Ali request return bout agreement.
The fights a preview of the three fights on the card and any help and instructions the press needs for the fight including contact phone numbers.
Lake Tahoe, Sahara Tahoe Hotel and Casino promotional pamphlet.
Two 8x11 advertising posters.

Cassius Clay-Sonny Liston I press kit (PK04) item1 item2 item3 item4 item5

This is a press kit for there November 11, 1972 non-title fight that Ali knocked out the reigning Light Heavyweight Champion in seven rounds

KIT CONTENTS

This is a press kit for the first fight between then Champion Sonny Liston and challenger Cassius Clay
The kit contains over 50 pages of articles and press releases prior to the bout about the fighters.
Facts and figures about the fight, venue and purses for both fighters.
Biography of Chris Dundee the promoter.
A story about Bill McDonald a Miami successful businessman who put up the $625,000 which allowed Inter-Continental promotions the right to promote the show.
Six pages on the history of Miami.
An article about how Miami is steeped in ring history.
Key telephone numbers in the greater Miami area.
Summary of World Championship fights in in Miami.
An order form for tickets interestingly it says the $250 Golden circle tickets are for distinguished sportsmen only. Ringside was $200 and cheap seats $25.
Tale of the tape.
Ring record of Liston.
Ring record of Clay.
An article about Clays KO record outshines Liston .789 to Listons .528.
Biography of a Champion.
Biography of a Challenger.
There about a dozen press releases and articles about the fight, one were a 69 year old Jack Dempsey talks about Clay and predicts he will win.
A promotional pamphlet on the Convention Hall in Miami.

Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier I press kit (PK05) item1 item2 item3 item4 item5

This is the press kit for the "Battle of the Century" between Ali and Frazier in the first of their three epic fights.

KIT CONTENTS

A press brochure that has a 25 pages of information about the fight.
Tale of the tape.
Ring record of both fighters.
An eight page story about Frazier.
A seven page story about Ali.
Notes 'n' quotes about the fight and interestingly Ray Robinson is quoted as saying he doesn't want to give a prediction but he thought Ali lacked "competitive legs", how true he was.
Training camp info.
A list of the previous Heavyweight champions from John L Sullivan in 1882 to present.
Another brochure.
On the front cover a story about the "artists" Famous sports artist Leroy Neiman sketched the fighters in training that is shown inside the brochure.
A drawing on the back cover of a championship belt also by Leroy Neiman.
George Kalinsky a renowned sports photographer who has pictures of both fighters inside the brochure featured.
The men behind the match which talk about the five men responsible for bringing the fight to the garden.
Stories by John Condon about Ali and Frazier.
A story about this is the 17th Heavyweight championship fight to be fought at Madison Square Garden and talks about the previous 16.
A list of the eight preliminary matches before the main event.
A list of the previous largest grossing gates in boxing history.

Muhammad Ali-Chuck Wepner press kit (PK06) item1 item2

This is a press kit for their March 24, 1975 fight that Ali won on a 15 round KO

KIT CONTENTS

Instructions from the venue the Coliseum about what the media procedures are and contact phone numbers
Facts and figures about the Coliseum, the home to the Cleveland Cavaliers,the location,size and events that have been held in the last year
Corporate sketch of Video Techniques Inc. who are broadcasting the fight
An article Don King worlds super promoter
An American dream Chuck Wepner get a shot at Muhammad Ali's title..there are three of these. An article by John Scarne... He likens Wepner to Jim Braddock
An original ode by Chuck Wepner "what's in a word? Underdog
And another..... Goodbye Ali...Hello Chuck a rhyming poem he wrote
Six 8x10 BxW photograph
Tale of the tape....there are two and I have a few duplicates in this kit, not sure if media members had mixed up articles and duplicated some of the items or omitted some.
Ring record of Ali
Ring record of Wepner.
A sketch of Ali
Information about the Ken Norton-Oscar Bonavena fight that never happened, instead Norton met Jerry Quarry and scored a 5th round TKO.

Muhammad Ali-Chuck Wepner press kit (PK07) item1 item2 item3

This is the second press kit I have for their March 24, 1975 fight that Ali won on a 15th round KO. It is a little different from the first one

KIT CONTENTS

Facts and information about the Coliseum ( that also hosts the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers)
An article about how Abe Greene the International commissioner of the World Boxing Association says the W.B.C there rival boxing organization is being ridiculous in not recognizing the upcoming fight between Muhammad Ali and Chuck Wepner because Wepner is not ranked by the W.B.C ( he is ranked #8 by the W.B.A)but Ali was not stripped of his title and whoever wins Ali will still be the Champ.
Don King worlds super promoter.
Africare promotional page about their non-profit organization.
Corporate sketch of Video Techniques who is broadcasting the fight.
An American dream Chuck Wepner gets his shot at Muhammad Ali's title.
Tale of the tape.
Ring record of Ali.
Ring record of Wepner.
A sketch of Ali.
Seven B&W 8x10 photographs
Lots of information about the proposed Ken Norton-Oscar Bonavena fight which never happened instead Norton knocked out Jerry Quarry in the 5th round on the under card.

Muhammad Ali-Floyd Patterson II press kit (PK08) item1 item2 item3 item4 item5 item6 item7

This is a press kit for Ali-Patterson II on September 20, 1972 at Madison Square Garden

KIT CONTENTS

A preview of the Ali fight, they tried to talk up Patterson but he was 37 and had seen better days but did look good early in this fight but age caught up to him and he got knocked out in the 7th round which did turn out to be his last fight.
There was also a preview of the proposed Roberto Duran-Carlos Ortiz fight that was postponed and the guy who Duran beat in his last fight for the Lightweight title Ken Buchanan stepped in and beat Ortiz who retired in the 6th round.
22x14 colour poster promoting the fight.
Two 8x10 B&W advertising posters for the fight.
Five 8x10 B&W photographs for the fight and one has Patterson meeting the President Richard Nixon.
A plastic Ad mat for the the fight that is the imprint of one of the posters for the fight I am not really sure what purpose it is.