DAVIS, JR., HOWARD SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH

HISTORY: Howard Edward Davis, Jr. (born February 14, 1956-died December 30, 2015) was a world-class American amateur and professional boxer. Growing up on Long Island as the eldest of 10 children, Davis first learned boxing from his father. After being inspired by a movie about Muhammad Ali, Davis embarked on his amateur career. He won the 1976 Olympic gold medal one week after his mother died. He was also awarded the "Val Barker Trophy at the Olympics, beating out such boxers Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Spinks and Leon Spinks. He turned professional after the Olympics and went on to a professional record of 36–6–1 with 14 knockouts. He retired in 1996. As of 2009, he worked as boxing director at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida, where he trained both amateur and professional boxers and MMA fighters. He was also a motivational speaker and a musician. 

Offered here is a signed action Olympic photograph of Howard Davis, Jr. From the collection of Tom Space, an amateur fighter himself, and eventually very involved in the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame as both a member and Historian. 

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a color, action, 8" x 10" photograph. Boldly signed by Davis, Jr. in blue sharpie, "Howard Davis, Jr. 1976 Olympic Chap! "98." Bold color. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Clean.