COONEY, GERRY-JOHN "DINO" DENIS & ESTEBAN DEJESUS-RUBY ORTIZ SOUVENIR PROGRAM (1979)

On November 9, 1979 at Madison Square Garden in New York rising heavyweight star Gerry Cooney fought John "Dino" Denis in a featured bout. Cooney stopped Denis at 1:14 of the 3rd round. Also featured former world lightweight champion Esteban DeJesus won a unanimous ten round decision over Ruby "Snake" Ortiz. Offered here is a scarce, original souvenir program for this event.
This is an original souvenir program which pictures Cooney and DeJesus on the cover. 20 pages complete. Held together by a staple at upper left corner. Clean inside and out. Not scored. Light toning from age. Minor edge wear. 8 1/2" x 11."