Object Details
Photograph by
Walter Iooss Jr., American, born 1943
Subject of
Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016
Floyd Patterson, American, 1935 - 2006
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.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
Date
November 22, 1965
Object number
2016.164.21
Restrictions & Rights
© Walter Iooss
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 3369 pixels × 5000 pixels
File size: 48.25 MB
Place depicted
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
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Portfolio/Series
Icons
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Boxing
Photography
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2016.164.21