Ali - The Greatest Limited Edition Print

The greatest!

Muhammad Ali is one of the most famous icons in the world. At his peak in the late 1060’s it was said that wherever he was in the world, even in remote places, within 30 minutes someone would recognise him!

Ali the Greatest is a wonderful representation of what he stood for: equality for all especially the black community. He was so powerful, and not only in the boxing ring, at his peak, he was bigger than sport and this made him quite a few powerful enemies.

This wonderful painting tells its own story, the little boy dreams of being as famous as his idol, as he looks into the mirror Ali looks back at him, the little lad, in his mind, is now the world champion. The colour of Ali’s skin is not something the boy sees or thinks about, he just looks at The Greatest and wants to be him!

The poster on the wall is one of the most famous and photographed sporting images of all time, it is the second fight between Ali and Liston, and the controversial ‘sucker punch’ when Liston hit the floor and never got up, he was counted out. Ali says he never connected with Liston and that he threw the fight, as he stands over the boxer it is claimed he was shouting ‘Get up sucker’ hence the ‘sucker punch’

Originally painted in oils by Liverpool-born Artist, John Afllick, using traditional techniques of the Old Masters with a contemporary voice.

Paper Giclée print

Image size: 16” x 19”

Framed size: 23 x 26, limited edition 295, plus delivery if not collected from the gallery.

Signed by the artist, John Afflick