ELORDE, FLASH EXHIBIT CARD (1962)

Gabriel "Flash" Elorde (March 25, 1935 – January 2, 1985) was a Filipino professional boxer. He won the lineal super featherweight title in 1960. In 1963, he won the inauguratal as WBC and WBA super featherweight title. He holds the super featherweight division record for the longest title reign, spanning seven years. Elorde is considered one of the best Filipino boxers of all time along with eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao and Pancho Villa, flyweight champion in the 1920s. He was much beloved in the Philippines as a sports and cultural icon, being the first Filipino international boxing champion since middleweight champion Ceferino Garcia. Offered here is an original 1962 exhibit card of Flash Elorde.
This is an original exhibit card of Elorde in fight pose. Bold color and clear image. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Minor back damage from mounting. 3 3/8" x 5 3/8."