FUTCH, EDDIE SIGNED ORIGINAL BOXING LICENSE (1990)

HISTORY: Eddie Futch (August 9, 1911 – October 10, 2001) was a boxing trainer. Among the fighters he trained are Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, and Trevor Berbick, four of the five men to defeat Muhammad Ali. Eddie Futch was an outstanding trainer, perhaps the greatest who ever lived. He prepared fighters to perform their best at the highest levels of the sport for several decades. Champions who worked under Futch's tutelage include Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Riddick Bowe, Michael Spinks, Alexis Arguello, Marlon Starling, Wayne McCullough, Montell Griffin, and his first world champion fighter, Don Jordan, who was crowned world welterweight champion in 1958. Eddie Futch was the trainer of record for Joe Frazier, Riddick Bowe, and Montell Griffin when they defeated and handed future Hall of Fame fighters Muhammed Ali, Evander Holyfield, and Roy Jones, Jr., their first professional defeats. Offered here is the original boxing license for Eddie Futch in the State of New Jersey for the year June 30, 1989 to June 30, 1990. Signed by Eddie Futch. Used by Futch in early fights of Riddick Bowe against Lorenzo Canady, Mike Acey, Garing Lane, Mike Robinson and Jesus Contreas.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original license boldly signed by Eddie Futch which includes his photo. In a protective sleeve. Clean. Not creased or torn. Bold color. Minor edge wear. 3" x 4."