Boxing glove autographed by Muhammad Ali in Italy auction A rare piece of sporting memorabilia autographed by boxing legend Muhammad Ali, went up fo r auction in Italy. The golden leather glove was produced to promote the iconic 'Fight of the Century' between Ali and Joe Frazier on March 8th, 1971 in New York's Madison Square Garden. During the auction there were no bids meeting the desired 5,000 euro starting price so the glove remained as part of the owner's collection.