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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd549a6108c-847a-4976-86eb-e04d74e29d0b

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