“RENDEZ-VOUS IN KINSHASA”
“RENDEZ-VOUS IN KINSHASA” Famous official and original poster for the “Fight of the Century” between Foreman and Muhammad Ali on September 25, 1974. Poster created using photographs by Angelo Turconi (May 20 Stadium / view of Kinshasa / Ntore dancers (Kivu)) 68.8 × 49 cm Note: This extremely rare poster commemorates one of the most famous boxing matches in history, organized by President Mobutu, broadcast worldwide, between heavyweights Foreman and Muhammad Ali—who had been stripped of his boxing license for refusing to fight in the Vietnam War and was making his grand return to the top. Provenance: Collection of photographer Angelo Turconi, Belgium/Italy.
“RENDEZ-VOUS IN KINSHASA” Famous official and original poster for the “Fight of the Century” between Foreman and Muhammad Ali on September 25, 1974. Poster created using photographs by Angelo Turconi (May 20 Stadium / view of Kinshasa / Ntore dancers (Kivu)) 68.8 × 49 cm Note: This extremely rare poster commemorates one of the most famous boxing matches in history, organized by President Mobutu, broadcast worldwide, between heavyweights Foreman and Muhammad Ali—who had been stripped of his boxing license for refusing to fight in the Vietnam War and was making his grand return to the top. Provenance: Collection of photographer Angelo Turconi, Belgium/Italy.
