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HISTORY: On November 1, 1985 at the Latham Coliseum in Latham, New York future world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson fought Sterling Benjamin in the featured match. Tyson stopped Benjamin at 54 seconds of the first round. Mike Tyson 10-0 (10 KOs) vs. Sterling Benjamin Just three days after the fight, Tyson's trainer, mentor, and father figure Cus D'Amato died of pneumonia. Benjamin was coming off a 7th Round knockout loss to Tyrell Biggs (4-0) two months prior. Tyson was one week removed from knocking out Robert Colay in 37 seconds. Bout Summary-Benjamin circled the ring and pumped out a rangy jab. A left hand put Benjamin down 24 seconds into the fight. Benjamin got to his feet at the count of eight. Tyson came forward and threw a barrage as Benjamin was backed against the ropes. A couple of right hooks to the body capped with a left hook to the body sent Benjamin down for the second time. Without completing the count, the referee waved an end to the bout. Offered here is an original, on site poster for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, cardboard, on site poster which pictures Mike Tyson. Bold color and print. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. No tack holes. 22" x 28." Scarce on site poster, especially in this condition.
