HISTORY: On July 19, 1940 at the Seattle Civic Stadium world middleweight champion Tony Zale fought Al Hostak with the title on the line. Zale prevailed stopping Hostak in the fateful 13th round. Zale opened a cut over Hostak's left eye early in the eighth round, and one of Al's eyes were closed and the other badly puffed as the fight went along. Hostak was floored for a count of nine in the 12th round and again in the 13th, shortly before the fight was stopped. Offered here is a scarce, original, full, unused ticket for this event. Authenticated by PSA/DNA and graded EX 5.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, full, unused ticket which pictures both fighters and includes a section, row and seat number. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Stub firmly attached. Clean front and back. Slight toning. Not creased or torn. 2 1/4" x 6." Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA and graded EX 5 with cert # 85136926.
