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Muhammad Ali: The Champ at Proud Chelsea gallery, 3 September-3 October - photos, some previously unseen, by Michael Gaffney, Ali's personal photographer between 1977-78 © Michael Gaffney
Michael Gaffney: "Muhammad was in Miami to train for the Leon Spinks fight. As the Champ leaned over and held [daughter] Laila in his hands, I captured this special moment of father and daughter." © Michael Gaffney
"[Before the Earnie Shavers fight] Ali was calm, cool and confident because he had put in three tough months. Alone, hours before the fight, Ali works on his footwork and hand speed." © Michael Gaffney
"These hands changed the world of boxing. These hands that won 56 fights, 37 by knockout with 5 losses, are being taped before the Earnie Shavers fight at Madison Square Garden." © Michael Gaffney
"Three great fighters, Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard and Ali at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas [before his third fight with Ken Norton]. Ali called Robinson 'the king, the master, my idol'." © Michael Gaffney
"Coleman Young, the Mayor of Detroit, honoured the Champ with 'Muhammad Ali Day'. Thousands of people came and showed a respectful pride for the true 'People's Champion'." © Michael Gaffney
"Muhammad Ali is regarded as the most recognised person in the world and no-one was better at hyping a fight. Here a simple weigh-in [for the Shavers fight] becomes an international news event." © Michael Gaffney
"Battling age and a much younger Leon Spinks, the Champ lost a 15-round decision to the 24-year-old and with it the heavyweight championship of the world in Las Vegas." © Michael Gaffney
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