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HISTORY: On June 22, 1949 at Comiskey Park in Chicago heavyweights Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott fought for the vacant world heavyweight title (vacated by Joe Louis retirement). Charles prevailed in this first encounter with Walcott winning a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. Offered here is an original, official program for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, official program which pictures the fighters on the front and back covers. 8 pages complete plus covers. Tight binding. Clean inside and out. Not scored or written on. Not creased or torn. 8 1/2" x 11." A fine example of a scarce heavyweight championship program.
