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World heavyweight title fight between American champion Cassius Clay
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World heavyweight title fight between American champion Cassius Clay
World heavyweight title fight between American champion Cassius Clay and British challenger Henry Cooper at Highbury Stadium, North London.
Clay won in the sixth round when the referee had to stop the fight due to a deep gash opening above Coopers left eye.
Our Picture Shows: Moments of victory and despair as trainer Danny Holland applies a swab to Henry Coopers bleeding left eye Classius Clay arm raised still the champ comes and shakes Coopers hand.
21st May 1966
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21943424
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Capturing the Intensity - Clay's Triumph and Cooper's Defeat in a Historic Heavyweight Battle
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. This iconic print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the thrilling world heavyweight title fight between American champion Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, and British challenger Henry Cooper at Highbury Stadium in North London on May 21st, 1966. The image freezes a pivotal moment of victory and despair. With blood trickling down his left eye due to a deep gash, Cooper finds solace as trainer Danny Holland gently applies a swab to tend to his injury. Meanwhile, towering above them is Clay with his arm raised triumphantly - still the reigning champ. In an act of sportsmanship that transcends borders and rivalries, Clay extends his hand towards Cooper for a handshake. This photograph encapsulates the raw emotions experienced within the boxing ring during this historic clash. The intensity of their battle is evident through every bead of sweat on their brows and every muscle strained in pursuit of glory. It serves as a testament not only to their physical prowess but also to their unwavering determination. In this single frame frozen in time, we witness both the elation of victory and the agony of defeat. It reminds us that behind every great sporting achievement lies countless hours of training, sacrifice, pain, and resilience. This picture print immortalizes an unforgettable chapter in boxing history where two men fought fiercely for supremacy while displaying respect for one another outside the ring.
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