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Joe Frazier's Jock Strap Worn In Win Over Ali To Be Auctioned Off

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- You can now bid on Joe Frazier's jock strap!

But not just any Joe Frazier jock strap. This is the one Frazier wore in his victory over Muhammad Ali in the 1971 "Fight of the Century."

According to TMZ.com, Frazier gave the jock strap to his friend in 1971 who held on to it until 2009, before selling it to a "memorabilia dealer." Now, along with Golden Auctions, the collector will be auctioning off Frazier's famous jock strap starting July 11th at $5,000, TMZ reports.

According to Golden Auctions' website, the gloves worn by Ali are being auctioned off as well. Starting price? $250,000.

Frazier passed away at age 67 in 2011 in Philadelphia, where he trained fighters. Ali, one of the most influential athletes ever, passed away at age 74 on June 3rd.

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