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HISTORY: On August 27, 1943 at Madison Square Garden in New York former multi world champion Henry Armstrong fought rising welterweight star Sugar Ray Robinson in the featured bout. In a totally one sided affair Robinson prevailed winning a unanimous ten round decision. There was a crowd of 15,371 at Madison Square Garden and the gross gate was $60,789. The Associated Press scored all ten rounds for Robinson. Armstrong announced his retirement after the fight, but he returned to the ring the following year.
Offered here is a rare, original, official program for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, official program which consists of 48 pages complete plus 4 page insert. Includes photos and short biographies of each fighter plus a full bout listing. Not scored or written on. Tight binding. Clean inside and out. No tears. No center crease. Has a back cover crease in lower left corner. 8 1/2" x 11."
A rare official program which features two of the all time greats in boxing history.
