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HISTORY: On May 18, 2002, Arturo Gatti squared off against Micky Ward in one of the greatest fights that boxing fans had any right to hope for. CompuBox numbers yielded a staggering statistic: Gatti had landed 42 of 61 power punches for a 69 percent connect rate, while Ward had landed 60 of 81 for a 73 percent connect rate. The judges awarded the victory to Ward by a narrow decision, but it really didn’t matter whom the judges declared as the winner; the fight was so great that it transcended the opinions of three men ringside and was destined to be a trilogy. Of course, for boxing fans, the fights were only part of a well-known story. Both men became great friends, and that friendship lasted until Gatti’s untimely demise in 2007. It was a classic fight at a time when the sport needed it most; it spoke to the best aspects of the sport, and it was, and always will be, a defining fight for both of those great men. Offered here is a scarce original, on site, full, unused ticket for this event. Authenticated by PSA/DNA and graded NM 7.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, on site, full, unused ticket which lists the date and venue. Bold color. Not creased or torn. Stub firmly attached. Clean front and back. Includes a section, row and seat number. 3 1/4" x 5 1/2." Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA with cert # 73471204 and graded Near Mint 7. A very scarce full, unused ticket to one of boxings most historic fights.
