NELSON, AZUMAH-MARCOS VILLASANA & MEXICAN FIGHTERS SIGNED ON SITE POSTER (1986)

On February 25, 1986 at the Forum in Inglewood, California world featherweight champion Azumah Nelson defended his title against Marcos Villasana. Nelson won a close 12 round majority decision. The show was a dedication by the WBC for Fighters Aid to Mexico and had a series of other important bouts including Ruben Olivares fighting a 4 round draw with Chu Chu Pimentel, Carlos Zarate winning a 4 round majority decision over Adam Garcia, and Pipino Cuevas winning a 4 round majority decision over Felipe Raca. Others appearing on the show included Alfonso Zamora, Juan "Kid" Meza, Rafael Herrera, Gato Gonzalez and Enrique Garcia. Offered here is a rare, original, on site poster for this event. Autographed by Azumah Nelson, Marcos Villasana, Pipino Cuevas, Alfonso Zamora, Juan Kid Meza, Gato Gonzalez, Hector Lopez, Carlos Zarate, in center Paul Gonzales.
This is an original, paper, on site poster picturing many involved with the show. Autographed (clockwise) by Azumah Nelson, Marcos Villasana, Pipino Cuevas, Alfonso Zamora, Juan Kid Meza, Gato Gonzalez, Hector Lopez, Carlos Zarate, in center Paul Gonzales. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Minor soiling. Small clip mat upper left corner. Mild creasing. 23" x 35." Exceptionally rare poster, and rarer still signed by multiple champions. Inscribed to a cornerman (Jo Jo) who worked many of the corners.