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HISTORY: On August 21, 1971 at Nuevo Circo in Caracus, Venezuela former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali boxred exhibitions against three different fighters. In a featured match WBA Light Heavyweight champion Vicente Rondon defended his title against Eddie "Bossman" Jones. Rondon won a unanimous 15 round decision. "Vicente Rondon of Venezuela successfully defended his WBA light heavyweight title by unanimously outpointing Eddie "Bossman" Jones of the US Saturday night in a 15 round bout before 10,500 at the Nuevo Circo bull ring. Rondon applied consistent right uppercuts to Jones' face. Jones gave a good boxing demonstration but lacked hard punching and was badly handicapped by bleeding through an old scar over his left eyelid." -Compiled from Wire Services. Jones' cut required nine stitches. Muhammad Ali boxed 9 exhibition rounds with two sparring partners after the title bout.
Scorecards (all for Rondon)-Referee Jesus Celis - 146-145-Judge Gustavo Vegas - 148-144-Judge Antonio Marino - 148-145. Post fight comment-"We don't think very highly of the Venezuelan. Bob Foster would knock out Rondon." -Jones' manager, Eddie Futch. Offered here is a very rare, original, on site poster for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, paper, on site poster which names and pictures Muhammad Ali, Vicente Rondon and Eddie "Bossman" Jones. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Clean with no staining. Minor age toning. Includes original folds. 24" x 36," and professionally framed to 31 1/2" x 43 1/2." A beautiful and exceedingly rare poster.
