March 29, 2018 Sports Memorabilia
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/29/2018
On February 18, 1959 Cassius Clay won a three round decision vs Charlie Dobbins to win the Louisville Golden Gloves Championship and send him onto Chicago where he won the National Golden Gloves title. Presented are the gloves that a young Cassius Clay used to defeat Charlie Dobbins. Gloves are red leather with Wilson labels at the wrist. There is a AAU 10 oz label on the inside of each glove. Both gloves are marked "C.C." on the inside for Cassius Clay and both have an "OK" in a circle as well. The gloves are stamped "Louisville G.G." on the inside. The gloves have a vintage tag that reads "Used by Cassius Clay 1959 Golden Gloves 2-18-59 Champ LT Heavy Weight". The reverse says "Defeated Charlie Dobbins". The gloves originate from Cassius Clay trainer Joe Martin. Includes a letter of opinion from Craig Hamilton.