Muhammad Ali's 'Thrilla in Manila' shorts up for auction


Boxing shorts worn by Muhammad Ali for his match in the Philippines in 1975 are displayed during a preview at Sotheby's in New York, on April 4, 2024. - AP

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 US$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.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Philippines , Muhammad Ali , Manila , boxing , shorts , auction

Next In Aseanplus News

French government alerts prosecutor to diplomat with Epstein ties
China becomes Brazil’s biggest vehicle exporter in January, surpassing Argentina
'Due process must be respected': Anwar defends Azam Baki amid RM800,000 shares controversy
Former Samsung Electronics vice-president sentenced to 3 years’ jail for leaking company secrets
Asean Climate Forum: Malaysia in discussion with Indonesia over coal supply, says DPM Fadillah
Singapore’s Nicklaus Chiam on fire with opening seven-under-par 64 at the golf PKNS Selangor Masters
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Feb 11, 2026)
Thailand's election commission faces pressure over vote transparency
Gunman who entered southern Thai school detained, hostages freed but two wounded
Cambodia says it has closed almost 200 scam centres in major fraud crackdown

Others Also Read