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HISTORY: On September 23, 1948 at Yankee Stadium in New York Sugar Ray Robinson and Kid Gavilan fought in an important bout. Robinson won a unanimous ten round decision. Although most sportswriters agreed that Robinson had won, the fans "disagreed violently with the verdict in Robinson’s favor" and "set up such a roar of disagreement that the introduction of the championship principals was delayed until order was restored." (James P. Dawson, New York Times).
Offered here is an action photograph from this fight which has been signed by both Sugar Ray Robinson and Kid Gavilan. Authenticated by JSA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an action photograph from this fight which has been signed by both Sugar Ray Robinson and Kid Gavilan. Boldly signed black fiber tip marker, "Best Wishes T "Doug" Sugar Ray Robinson," and "Sincerely Kid Gavilan." Small corner creases. Bold, clear image. Clean. 8" x 10." Authenticated by JSA and comes with their label and full letter with cert # Z10916..
