HISTORY: On March 7, 1987 Mike Tyson fought James "Bonecrusher" Smith at the Las Vegas Hilton. Tyson continued the process of unifying all of the heavyweight titles by defeating Smith by 12 round decision. Presented here are the original Articles Of Agreement for this fight which have been signed by both Mike Tyson and James "Bonecrusher" Smith. Each fighter signed a separate one page contract. Tyson signed his along with his manager Jimmy Jacobs. Each contract determines the amount to be paid Smith-1 million, Tyson-1.5 million) along with the date of the fight. Each contract is authenticated by PSA/DNA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: Each contract is a typed, one page, legal size document with blank back. Boldly signed in ink by all parties. Punch holes at top of each. Clean front and back. One mild fold. Very minor edge wear. Bold type. 8 1/2" x 14" each. Exceptionally rare original championship contract. Authenticated by PSA/DNA and each contract comes with a separate letter. PSA cert # Y04899 for the Smith contract and PSA cert # Y04900 for the Tyson contract.
