FAMECHON, JOHNNY-VICENTE SALDIVAR STUBLESS TICKET (1972-SALDIVAR WINS TITLE)

HISTORY: On May 9, 1970 at the Palazzo Dello Sport in Rome, Italy world featherweight champion Johnny Famechon defended his title against former champion Vicente Saldivar. Saldivar prevailed winning a unanimous 15 round decision. This was Famechon's last fight.  "Vicente Saldivar of Mexico regained the world featherweight championship Saturday night with a unanimous 15 round decision over champion Johnny Famechon of Australia in a crisp, quick battle of precision jabbing. Saldivar started strong and survived a late rush by Famechon to lift the title. Not until the 10th round did Famechon open up his own attack, concentrating on the Mexican's puffed right eye. But Saldivar did not retreat and bored in on the champion, connecting with one-two punch combinations to the body and head. There was only one knockdown. A looping left by Saldivar in the 13th round decked Famechon for a mandatory eight-count." -United Press International. Referee Harry Gibbs cautioned both men during the contest for heeling, low-punching and holding. Attendance - 16,000 (app.). Offered here is an original, on site, stubless ticket for this event.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, paper, on site, stubless ticket which pictures both fighters. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Minor creasing. No tears. Clean front and back. 3 1/2" x 4 7/8."