{"product_id":"muhammad-ali-signed-framed-display","title":"Muhammad Ali Signed Framed Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuhammad Ali signed display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining an original autograph from one of the most iconic sporting figures of all time with one of the most celebrated photographs from the early years of his extraordinary career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centrepiece is the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1961 underwater portrait of Muhammad Ali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, photographed by renowned photojournalist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlip Schulke in Miami, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Taken when Ali was just 19 years old and still known as Cassius Clay, the remarkable image captures the young fighter standing on the bottom of a swimming pool in his unmistakable boxing stance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story behind the photograph has become part of Ali folklore. The young fighter told Schulke that training underwater was part of his conditioning regime, convincing the photographer to capture him beneath the surface. Ali later admitted that the story had been invented — a brilliant early example of the charisma, confidence and instinct for publicity that would help transform him into a global icon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside the photograph is a copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYusuf Islam’s (Cat Stevens) “How I Came to Islam”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, personally signed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuhammad Ali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its inclusion gives the display an added layer of significance, reflecting the importance of Islam within Ali’s life and identity and creating a fascinating connection between the young Cassius Clay depicted in the photograph and the man who would later become known throughout the world as Muhammad Ali.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe signed piece has been individually framed within the larger presentation, while a dedicated plaque beneath the photograph commemorates Ali as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Greatest of All Time”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree-time World Heavyweight Champion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished within an imposing black frame with contrasting silver detailing, the monochrome photography and vivid signed element create a striking museum-style presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuhammad Ali transcended boxing to become one of the most recognisable and influential figures of the 20th century. Memorabilia carrying his original signature remains amongst the most sought-after in the sporting world, and this unusual presentation offers a particularly impressive way to celebrate his remarkable legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally signed by Muhammad Ali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeatures Yusuf Islam’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow I Came to Islam\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic Muhammad Ali underwater photograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal image photographed by Flip Schulke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiami, Florida, 1961\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAli was still known as Cassius Clay when the photograph was taken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated Muhammad Ali presentation plaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally mounted and framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack presentation frame with silver detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional statement piece for any Muhammad Ali or sporting memorabilia collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully presented and highly distinctive piece celebrating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuhammad Ali — three-time World Heavyweight Champion and one of the greatest sporting icons of all time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasures of Time","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62510539899267,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2563\/5203\/files\/4ECD921B-0949-4B00-B9B5-CF00DC1E03C1.jpg?v=1788279638","url":"https:\/\/treasuresoftime.co.uk\/products\/muhammad-ali-signed-framed-display","provider":"Treasures of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}