Muhammad Ali - Limited Edition Montegrappa Fountain Pen

Montegrappa "Icons" series pays tribute to cultural giants, regardless of the fields in which their character and achievements lifted them to global awareness. Launching the series is an individual who figures prominently in any list of the 20th Century’s strongest, most influential personalities, the man who revolutionised boxing on every level: Muhammad Ali. His talent, his skill and the path of his career introduced monumental changes to the sport, and the way it is perceived. It remains so to this day.

Born Cassius Clay in 1942, the young Ali won six Kentucky Golden Gloves titles, two national Golden Gloves titles and two Amateur Athletic Union National Titles, while reaching international prominence with the Light Heavyweight Gold Medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. Before the age of 18, his record was 127 wins with five losses.

As a professional boxer, Muhammad Ali shatter stereotypes, his stance and speed serving him in a way not typical of heavyweights. With his good looks and unparalleled gracefulness, allied to quick wit and verbal dexterity that would inspire rappers a generation later, Muhammad Ali created not just an enviable record in the ring – he created a larger-than-life persona outside it.

As a celebrity boxer with fame that surpassed all who had fought before, Muhammad Ali extended his influence beyond the arena. His stance against the Vietnam War, his conversion to Islam, his litany of eminently-repeatable quotes, his comebacks: Muhammad Ali became a cultural force beyond the confines of sport.

In terms of his impact as a notable personality of the 20th century, he ranks as an icon of the highest standing and influence.

Montegrappa Icons “Tribute to Muhammad Ali” limited edition address key elements of Muhammad Ali’s life. 1942 is the year of his birth. He fought 61 fights. He won 56. His wins by knockout numbered 37. Guided by these figures, Montegrappa will issue 1942 fountain pens and 1942 rollerballs in resin with sterling silver trims, 61 fountain pens with gold trims and 56 rollerballs with solid gold trims.

Also available will be an exclusive “knock-out” edition, gold trimmed and set with diamonds in the cap’s end-piece. Only 37 in total will be produced, the client selecting with a fountain pen or rollerball. Each solid golf version will bear a number corresponding to a specific opponent and fight, the pen engraved with the fighter’s names, as well as the date and location of the event.