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HISTORY: On September 3, 1947 at Comiskey Park in Chicago middleweights Jake LaMotta and Cecil Hudson battled in the featured bout. Hudson scored the upset winning a split ten round decision. "Cecil Hudson, 155, Milwaukee, scored a rousing upset decision over Jake LaMotta, 165, New York's top-ranking middleweight, in a 10 round bout before 6,501 fans at a Damon Runyon cancer fund show in Comiskey Park last night. It was the 3rd fight in eight months for LaMotta, who showed only flashes of his old-time form and was out-boxed from start to finish by Hudson. Despite his 10 pound pull in weight, LaMotta staggered Hudson only twice and was badly tired at the finish. LaMotta, who has been clamoring for a shot at middleweight champion Rocky Graziano, seemed unable to solve Hudson's rapier left leads and his famed body attack had little effect on the fast moving Cecil. LaMotta tried desperately to rally in the closing rounds, but every time he cornered Hudson, Cecil carried the fight right back to his heavier foe. In much better condition than LaMotta, Hudson repeatedly landed 3 or 4 stiff lefts before LaMotta could counter. Trying desperately for a knockout in the final round, LaMotta then found range, but his punches lacked steam and Hudson viciously butted his way out of the ropes. Referee Tommy Gilmore voted for LaMotta 55-45, but the two judges gave the nod to Hudson." -Associated Press.
Offered here is an original, stubless, on site ticket for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, on site, stubless ticket which names the fighters, includes a section, row and seat number and which pictures Damon Runyon. Bold color an dprint. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Mild edge and corner wear. 2 1/2" x 3 5/8."
