Photographer: David Hume Kennerly

Title: "Fight of the Century"

David Hume Kennerly: "Fight of the Century," Madison Square Garden, New York 1971

Joe Frazier lands a punch during his "Fight of the Century" with Muhammad Ali at New York's Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971. The fight was the biggest boxing match in history and arguably the most anticipated and publicized sporting event ever. It was the first time that two undefeated boxers who had held the world heavyweight title fought each other. Frazier decked Ali in the 15th round and won the bout in a unanimous decision. It was Ali's first loss in 31 fights. Ali beat Frazier in their next two fights, the last one the "Thrilla in Manila" in 1975."

David Hume Kennerly (American, b. 1947)

David Hume Kennerly's career spans 50 years and more than 100 countries. In 1972, at age 25, he became one of the youngest Pulitzer Prize-winners in history. Later, he was appointed President Gerald Ford's White House photographer. Kennerly's photographs have appeared on more than 50 major magazine covers. He has photographed 10 U.S. presidents and 12 presidential campaigns. His archives are housed in The University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography, alongside legendary photographers Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Richard Avedon, and W. Eugene Smith. Kennerly is the author of six books. His prints have been collected by the Library of Congress, the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian among other major institutions. Kennerly's work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution, the Annenberg Space for Photography, the Portland Art Museum, Houston Center for Photography, Savannah College of Art and Design, The University of Texas, and Visa Pour L'Image in Perpignan, France.

Signed by photographer

Image size: 27.5 x 18.5 inches (landscape)

Approx. framed size: 35.5 x 27 inches