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USPS Unveils Muhammad Ali Forever Stamp in Louisville, Puts 22 Million on Sale Nationwide

A one-time issue of 22 million Forever stamps uses a 1974 AP photo to honor his legacy.

This image released by the United States Postal Service shows a commemorative Muhammad Ali stamp featuring a 1974 Associated Press photo of Ali. (United States Postal Service via AP)
Commemorative stamps featuring boxing legend Muhammad Ali are purchased after the stamp was unveiled by the U.S. Postal Service in Louisville, Ky., on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Dylan Lovan)
Lonnie Ali, widow of Muhammad Ali, speaks at an unveiling of a U.S. Postal Service commemorative stamp of the boxing legend in Louisville, Ky., on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Dylan Lovan)
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Overview

  • The Postal Service dedicated the stamp at the University of Louisville, with Lonnie Ali and host Bob Costas joining officials and fans.
  • The design features a 1974 Associated Press image of Ali in a fighting stance, with the pane also showing a portrait of him in a pinstripe suit.
  • Stamps are available now online and at Post Office locations as Forever stamps, sold in panes of 20 priced at $15.60 before shipping.
  • USPS governor Ronald A. Stroman praised Ali’s courage and humanitarian work, while Lonnie Ali said the stamp will quietly remind the world of service and kindness.
  • Local coverage reported that Ali is the first Louisvillian to appear on a U.S. postage stamp.