Muhammad and LeRoy: A Friendship in Art

Half-length portrait of Muhammad Ali in an active stance, shirtless, wearing white boxing trunks and red gloves, set at a slight diagonal across the canvas emphasizing action and movement; rapidly brushed patches of vivid color throughout. Signed LeRoy Neiman and dated 2000 on lower right. 

This piece was chosen as the image for the Muhammad Ali Center's Grand Opening posters in November 2005. 

Donated to the Muhammad Ali Center in 2017 by the LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation.