- Photograph by
- Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Patterson, Floyd, American, 1935 - 2006
- Date
- November 22, 1965
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3369 pixels × 5000 pixels
- File size: 48.25 MB
- Description
- An image of Muhammad Ali fighting Floyd Patterson in 1965 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The image shows Ali landing a left handed punch, while Patterson has both arms up to block the hit. Ali stands to the left of the photograph, Patterson to the right. The two are at the center of the ring and the referee, Harold Krause, looks on from near the ropes. The ring is surrounded by photographers and spectators.
- Place depicted
- Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- Icons
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Sports
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
- Object number
- 2016.164.21
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Walter Iooss
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.