FRAZIER, JOE-BUSTER MATHIS & EMILE GRIFFITH-NINO BENVENTUTI PRESS KIT (1968)

On March 4, 1968 Joe Frazier and Buster Mathis fought at Madison Square Garden in New York for the vacant New York version of the World Heavyweight Title (available after Muhammad Ali was stripped of the title for refusing military induction). Frazier was able to avenge his loss as an amateur to Mathis and stopped him in the 11th round. In the co-feature Nino Benvenuti won a 15 round decision over Emile Griffith with the World Middleweight Title at stake. Presented here is an extremely scarce press kit distributed to the media for this event.
This is an original 4 page, 2 pocket press kit with loads of information on the fight, fighters and venue. Includes glossy photos of the fighters. Clean inside and out. Tight binding. Not creased or torn. Edge and corner wear. 9 1/4" x 11 3/4."