ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY-GERHARD HECHT OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1951)

On June 24, 1951 at Waldbuehne in Berlin, Germany middleweights Sugar Ray Robinson and Gerhard Hecht battled in the main event. After two rounds the fight was declared a no contest. Robinson was originally disqualified by Referee Otto Nispel for an illegal kidney blow. Later, the German Boxing Commission ruled it as a "no contest." Offered here is a rare original, official program to this event.
This is an original, official program which pictures both fighters on the cover. 18 pages complete. A number of pages have original snapshot photos and clippings from the event attached. Tape at binding. Covers loose from body. Neatly scored. All in German. Edge and corner wear. 8 1/2" x 11."