FRAZIER, JOE-BUSTER MATHIS & GRIFFITH-BENVENUTI STUBLESS TICKET (1968)

HISTORY: On March 4, 1968 "Smokin" Joe Frazier fought Buster Mathis at Madison Square Garden for the vacant New York Heavyweight Title. Mathis had defeated Frazier in the amateurs, but on this night it was all Frazier. Mathis was stopped in the eleventh round and Frazier was declared champion by a state that had stripped Muhammad Ali of his title for refusing military service. In the co-feature World Middleweight Champion Emile Griffith lost a 15 round decision and his title to Nino Benvenuti. Presented here is an original, stubless, on site ticket for this event.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, stubless, on site ticket which names the fighters and has a section, row and seat number. Two hole punches. Bold color and print. Creased at center. No tears. Clean front and back. 2 3/4" x 5."