'Thrilla in Manila': Muhammad Ali's iconic white trunks from epic bout expected to fetch $6m at auction - BBC Sport

The trunks worn by Muhammad Ali in his epic 'Thrilla in Manila' victory over Joe Frazier are expected to fetch more than $6m at auction.

1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, 'The Thrilla in Manila' was the rubber match between Muhammad Ali (left) and Joe Frazier after the pair had shared a win apiece in previous bouts

The trunks worn by Muhammad Ali in his epic 'Thrilla in Manila' victory over Joe Frazier are expected to fetch more than $6m (£4.8m) at auction next week.

Ali's iconic white satin shorts went up for sale with renowned auction house Sotheby's on Thursday - and the bidding has already reached $3.8m.

The trunks, signed by Ali, were sold for $150,000 in 2012 but are likely to fetch 40 times that sum now.

The auction runs at Sotheby's New York branch until Friday 12 April.

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