ARMSTRONG, HENRY-PEDRO MONTANEZ FULL TICKET (1940)

On January 24,1940 Henry Armstrong met Prdro Montanez for the Welterweight Title.For savagery and bruising fighting, virtually all of it displayed by the irrepressible Armstrong, this was a fight that has seldom been excelled. No welterweight, no man near Armstrong's inches or poundage could have survived the blistering firepower". Montanez was down for the first time in his career in the 4th. Down again at the end of the 8th, he had to be carried to his corner.(New York Times).Armstrong would win with a 9th round TKO. Presented here is an original, full, unused ticket for this event.
This is an original, full, unused ticket which names the fighters and includes a section, row and seat number. Stub firmly attached. Bold color and print. Clean front and back. Heavy crease in upper right corner. Minor edge wear. 2 1/4" x 6." Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA.