PATTERSON, FLOYD & CUS D'AMATO ORIGINAL PHOTO (1957-BEFORE RADEMACHER FIGHT)

On August 22, 1957 at Sick's Stadium in Seattle world heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson defended his title against 1956 Olympic Gold Medalist Pete Rademacher. Patterson knocked out the inexperienced Rademacher in the 6th round. Rademacher, the 1956 Olympic Heavyweight Gold Medalist, was making his professional debut. Rademacher was knocked down six times. Patterson was knocked down in the 2nd round. Offered here is an original, first generation photograph by noted photographer SALAS which depicts Patterson and his trainer Cus D'Amato in the ring just before the fight with Rademacher.
This is an original, first generation photograph with photographer stamp on back from SALAS. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Minor corner wear. 8" x 10."