Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali | February 14, 1973

On February 14, 1973 Elvis Presley presented Muhammad Ali with an 'Elvis Style' robe emblazoned with the words, 'People's Choice' on the back in rhinestones and jewels. The wording was a mistake as Ali was known as the 'The Peoples Champion'. Elvis was very upset about this but it too late. Ali thanked Elvis for the robe then went directly to the Las Vegas Convention Center for his fight that night against Joe Bugner where he wore Elvis' robe for the first time. Often the story is told he did not wear it this night, but as you can see in the video clip below, he sure did, and he won the fight too!

As an aside Sammy Davis Jr was ringside for the fight and bought into the ring post fight by Ali.

Al wore the robe a second time, entering the ring on March 31, 1974 at the Sports Arena in San Diego California, for his first fight with Ken Norton. The television commentator can be heard to say 'That robe was given by Elvis Presley at his last fight in Las Vegas. It cost around $3000.00 and it's Ali's pride and joy. On the back it says 'The People's Choice' in rhinestones and jewels and he loves it'. Ali lost the fight (only trhe second professional fight he had ever lost) and never again wore the robe considering it bad luck.

Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali - February 14, 1973.
Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali - February 14, 1973.

'Elvis was my close personal friend. He came to my Deer Lake training camp about two years before he died. He told us he didn't want nobody to bother us. He wanted peace and quiet and I gave him a cabin in my camp and nobody even knew it. When the cameras started watching me train, he was up on the hill sleeping in the cabin. Elvis had a robe made for me. I don't admire nobody, but Elvis Presley was the sweetest, most humble and nicest man you'd want to know.' - Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali wearing the robe given by Elvis. March 31, 1974.
Muhammad Ali wearing the robe given by Elvis. March 31, 1974.

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January 1973

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Hawaii | January 9, 1973
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February

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley and Jack Lord | Las Vegas | February 10, 1973
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali | February 14, 1973
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Elvis Presley Photos Amazing Grace | Elvis Presleys Hilton suite, Las Vegas, NV | Friday, February 23, 1973

April

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Phone Bill | April 2, 1973
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley April 22, 1973 (3:00 pm). Phoenix, AZ.
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley April 24, 1973 | Anaheim, CA
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley April 26, 1973 | San Diego, CA.
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley April 28, 1973 | (3.00 pm) | Spokane, WA.
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Center Arena, Seattle, Washington | April 29, 1973
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley - With fans after arriving at the Seattle airport | April 29, 1973

May

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley 1973 Lake Tahoe 3:00 AM Mother's Day Special Charity Concert Poster

June

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Municipal Auditorium | Mobile AL | June 20, 1973
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley 3pm Long Island Ny | June 23, 1973
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale | June 24, 1973
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Cinncinnati, OH. | June 27, 1973

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Atlanta | Omni Coliseum | June 29, 1973
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Atlanta | Omni Coliseum | June 30, 1973

July

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley | Atlanta | July 1, 1973
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee | In Concert | July 1, 1973
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Atlanta | July 3, 1973

August

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley The King's Court fan club | August 31, 1973

September

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley September 3, 1973 | Caught In A Trap
Elvis Presley Photos Tom Jones and Elvis Presley shake hands | On stage, September 4, 1973

October

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis and Priscilla Divorce Court Appearance | October 9, 1973

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Elvis Presley Video Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD

Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. + Plus Bonus DVD Audio.

This is an excellent release no fan should be without it.

The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Highly recommended.

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound.