Poster advertising a 1962 match between Cassius Clay and Billy Daniels

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A color poster advertising a 1962 match between Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, and Billy Daniels at the Hotel Woodstock in New York City. The poster has a grey and yellow background, with black and red text. The black text at the top reads [TWO YOUNG UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDERS]. The red text below it reads [ST. NICHOLAS ARENA SAT. MAY 19]. The address of the venue and the time of the event are typed in small black text below. The black text in the center of the poster reads [MAIN EVENT – 10 ROUNDS / CASSIUS / CLAY / Undefeated 1960 Olympic Champion. The Most Talked About Fighter / In The World Today. Scored 10 Kayoes In 13 Fights. / VS/ BILLY / DANIELS / Unbeaten New York Golden Glove Heavyweight Champion. Won 16 Straight. Promises To Flatten Clay.]. The name “Billy Daniels” is in red text.

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