GAVILAN, KID-JOHNNY BRATTON OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1953)

On November 13, 1953 at Chicago Stadium welterweight champion Kid Gavilan defended his title against tough Johnny Bratton. Gavilan won a 15 round unanimous decision. Bratton suffered a severe whipping and would have been justified in giving up the fight after twelve rounds. Offered here is an original, official program for this event.
This is an original, official program which consists of 8 pages with graphic depictions of the fighters on the cover. Includes records and profiles as well as a scorecard. Not scored. Slight separation at spine, but pages are still tight. Year written in pencil on front cover. Closed tear with clear tape repair on back cover. No center crease. Clean. 9" x 11 1/2."