One of the greatest championship belts in boxing history was sold at auction over the weekend. CBS4 reports that Colt’s owner, Jim Irsay had the winning bid of $6,100,000 yesterday, claiming the belt that boxing legend Muhammad Ali won in 1974. It was the infamous ‘Rumble In The Jungle’ bout with George Foreman. The belt is now a part of Irsay’s impressive collection of memorabilia that’s been significant to American history. The belt is on tour, making a stop in Chicago next week and then will be in Indianapolis on September 9th and 10th at Lucas Oil Stadium. Tickets are free but you must register in advance, here: https://www.jimirsaycollection.com/
BREAKING—-Muhammad Ali’s
championship belt from 1974 ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ when he employed his rope-a-dope and defeated George Foreman—-just added to @IrsayCollection Just in time for the Aug. 2 show at Chicago’s Navy Pier (and Sept. 9 at Indy). Proud to be the steward! pic.twitter.com/REJOGV1Cwq— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) July 24, 2022
More details on the Jim Irsay Collection from WTHR:
