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Ali sell his name and likeness

12 Apr 2006 15:55       hits 14310 Print version

Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali has accepted a $50 million offer to sell an 80% interest in his name and likeness to CKX Inc., a New York City firm that also owns rights to the name, image and likeness of Elvis Presley. The champ retains 20% of his likeness.


Source: fightnews.com

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