Muhammad Ali’s boxing gloves, trunks and even mouthguard set to fetch more than £160,000 at auction

AN incredible collection of Muhammad Ali's boxing gloves, trunks, trainers and even his mouthguard are set to fetch more than £160,000 at auction.

Some of The Greatest's memorabilia are to go under the hammer at Julien's Auctions next month.

Among the personal belongings of the man regarded as one of the most important athletes of all time are the gloves he wore for his 1970 fight against Oscar Bonavena.

They are valued at almost £65,000 after being used in his second bout back from suspension following his refusal to join the US Army in Vietnam.

Before his win over the Argentinian, Ali predicted his opponent would "be mine in nine".

The three-time world heavyweight champion eventually knocked Bonavena out in the 15th round.

Ali's mouthguard, training trunks, gloves, signed passport and sketches will all be up for grabs.

The white shorts also carry the icon's signature, as does a copy of the famous photo of Ali knocking out Sonny Liston in 1965.

Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions in LA, said: "There will never be another Muhammad Ali.

"He broke many barriers in sports as well as politics and things he stood for.

"His items and specifically these items will be highly collectable and sought after by museums and fans."

Ali passed away in June this year aged 74 after suffering from Parkinson's disease for more than 32 years.