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The essentials- Flat brim cap, croc-effect material across the whole cap
- VIP letters in gold metal, applied in relief on the front panel
- 3 colourways: gold, red, black
- 55–59 cm / 21.7–23.2 in, 7 cm / 2.8 in brim, 13 cm / 5.1 in crown — €59
On 8 March 1971 at Madison Square Garden, Ali against Frazier. They called it the Fight of the Century: two unbeaten men, two claimed world champions, and a purse of 2.5 million dollars each, unheard of at the time. At ringside, a photographer accredited by Life magazine worked all evening — Frank Sinatra, who had found no other way to get a front-row seat.
This cap belongs to that register: three gold metal letters on a scaled material.
What the material gives you
The cap and the brim are in an embossed material with regular scales, glossy, catching light in facets. The V, the I and the P are neither embroidered nor printed: they are three gold metal pieces with a hollow profile, fixed to the front panel, standing clear of the cloth and visible in profile as much as head-on.
Cut and adjustment
Flat brim delivered unbent, structured 13 cm / 5.1 in crown, rear snapback closure. The measurement table shared by every flat brim cap sits on the Everlast snapback listing.
Technical specifications
Worth knowing
Because the letters are applied pieces, the cap cleans with a damp cloth rather than a wash. Store it crown upwards: that is the position that puts no strain on the appliqués.
Worth a look
The gold crown cap carries a crown appliqué on a honeycomb texture. The boxing fist cap works a soft fabric relief instead of metal, and the Rocky leather-look cap keeps a smooth finish. Everything sits in the boxing caps collection.
Frequently asked questions
Who photographed Ali against Frazier in 1971?
Frank Sinatra, accredited as a photographer by Life magazine because he could not get a ringside seat any other way. One of his frames ran on the cover of the following issue.
What size cap should I get?
The snap closure covers 55–59 cm / 21.7–23.2 in. Measure with a tape about 1 cm / 0.4 in above the eyebrows, around the back of the skull over the bump, without pulling tight.
How do you look after an embossed PU leather cap?
A slightly damp cloth over the surface, following the direction of the scales, with no abrasive soap and no alcohol. Avoid soaking and any direct heat source, both of which stiffen the material and can loosen the appliqués.
Which colourway should I pick?
The gold version works tonally between the material and the letters. Black gives the strongest contrast with the gold, red a warmer whole. All three share the same scaled texture.
Are the letters one piece or three?
Three separate pieces, each fixed to the panel on its own, with the cloth visible between them. Each letter has a hollow profile, which is what gives the edge its shine when light comes in from the side.
All three colourways sit under the same listing: pick yours from the drop-down above.
