Flip Schulke (1930-2008)
Ali Underwater, 1961
Gelatin silver print, printed later; signed and annotated in pencil on the reverse.
15 3/8 x 19 3/8 in. (39.1 x 49.2 cm.)
sheet 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm.)
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In 1961, Flip Schulke photographed 19-year-old boxer Muhammad Ali (né Cassius Clay) as he trained in the pool at the Sir John Hotel in Miami. After winning a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 summer Olympics, Ali had recently turned professional when Schulke executed this legendary shoot that was published in Life magazine.

This photograph is in generally excellent condition. There is very minor margin edge and corner wear. The reverse is annotated in pencil the photographer's hand: 'Made from the original 35mm B/W - 1961 / Negative, under my supervision. / F.S.'