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HISTORY: On September 7, 1892 at the Olympic Club in New Orleans, Louisiana, James J. Corbett won the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship by knocking out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round. Corbett's new scientific boxing technique enabled him to dodge Sullivan's rushing attacks, and wear him down with jabs. This was the first gloved contest for the heavyweight championship.
Offered here is an original commemorative, advertising poster for this fight dating to 1922 which advertises Bank Roll Chewing Tobacco.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, commemorative, advertising poster which names and pictures John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett along with Bank Roll Chewing Tobacco. Dated 1922. Bold color and print. Bold, clear image. Clean without staining. Not creased or torn. Professionally framed. 10" x 20." Rare, the only we have seen.
