New York: The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary 'Thrilla in Manila' boxing match are up for grabs at Sotheby's in New York, part of a growing sports memorabilia market eyed by auction houses.Bids -- including the latest for $3.8 million -- have been rolling in since late March for the Everlast-brand shorts, which are white with black stripes and are signed by Ali.The auction is open until April 12.
Ali's 1975 'Thrilla in Manila' fight against Joe Frazier was held in the Philippines and followed his 'Rumble in the Jungle' bout in the Democratic Republic of the Congo the year before.Ali's fight in the Philippines went to 14 rounds before Frazier's coach threw in the towel.'It was like death. Closest thing to dying that I know of,' Ali said of the fight, which was held amid stifling heat and humidity, with temperatures heightened by TV lights.
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