Ali’s iconic leather glove set for auction
A boxing glove worn by Muhammad Ali during his iconic 1963 fight against Henry Cooper is expected to fetch between £4 million ($5.3 million) and £6 million ($8 million) at an online auction closing on October 31, the BBC reports.
Worn when Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, the glove is considered one of the most significant pieces of his memorabilia.
Stuart Bull Auctions in Somerset uncovered the glove’s history, tracing it to leather from cape hair sheep dyed at Pittards Tannery in Yeovil before being crafted by Baily’s of Glastonbury for the British Boxing Board of Control. The glove, now stored in a secure vault, has a matching counterpart believed to be owned by the Qatari Royal Family.
Auctioneer Stuart Bull described the glove as potentially "the most important" Ali ever wore, marking a pivotal moment before he changed his name in 1964. Ali-related memorabilia has surged in value since his death, with this piece expected to draw significant attention.
image: Stuart Bull Auctions
