Crooks make off with 20 Muhammad Ali signed-boxing gloves

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Thieves took off with 20 boxing gloves autographed by legendary pugilist Muhammad Ali when they broke into a sports memorabilia shop, said the police.

According to cops, the gloves - believed to be worth nearly 17,000pounds - were thieved after raiders attacked the shop in Basildon, Essex, last week, reports the Sun.

A police spokesman revealed that football shirts - including one autographed by David Beckham - and photographs were among other items missing. (ANI)