This golden nugget & diamond combination was presented to Muhammad Ali during his time in Africa for the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle" bout against George Foreman in 1974.

“The Rumble in the Jungle” was one of the most historic boxing events in history. Held on October 30, 1974 at 4:00am EST. The fight featured the then undefeated George Foreman against the challenger Muhammad Ali, a two-time former world heavyweight champion. Ali won by TKO, putting Foreman down just before the end of the eight round. It has been called "arguably the greatest sporting event of the 20th century.”

The legendary bout received it’s name “The Rumble in the Jungle” from famous boxing promotor Don King, who arranged the fight. African dictator and President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mobutu Ses Soko put up a $10 million dollar purse, $5 Million to both George Foreman and Muhammad Ali to host the fight in his countries largest city and capitol Kinshasa, Zaire.

During Mobutu’s reign as President he became well known for his corruption, lavish lifestyle, and wealth while leading one of the poorest nations on earth. It’s likely that a extravagant gift, such as this gold nugget was presented to Muhammad Ali by Mobutu himself, although the items origin is unconfirmed at this time.

The gold nugget was presented to Muhammad Ali during his time in Africa in 1974, where it then traveled back to the United States with Ali after the fight. Ali later gifted this piece of history to his long time assistant trainer and ring cornerman Drew Bundini Brown. The unique nature of this item and the significants of the fight, makes this one of the rarest vintage Muhammad Ali items in existence. A true modern day treasure.

The item is made complete with a hand written and signed authentication from Bundini Brown himself:

"April 19 1984

This Gold piece shaped like Africa with Diamond insert was given to Ali in Africa in 1974. Ali gave it to me when we got back to the states I was told it is solid gold!

Bundini Brown”

Plaque inscription reads:

"Presented To MUHAMMAD ALI

SPORTSMAN

KINSHASA ZAIRE

1974”

An acid test has confirmed that the nugget is indeed real gold.