FRAZIER, JOE-JIMMY ELLIS I FIGHT ENVELOPE (1970)

In 1967 Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali was stripped of his title for refusing induction into the armed services. The 1964 Olympic Heavyweight Gold Medalist Joe Frazier emerged as the best of a group of up and coming heavyweights during this period (1967-1970) when Ali was forced into retirement. Frazier won the New York version of the Heavyweight Title on March 4, 1968 stopping Buster Mathis in 11 rounds. He defended that title 4 times. On February 16, 1970 Frazier met Jimmy Ellis at New York's Madison Square Garden to determine the new Heavyweight Champion. Ellis could not stand up to Frazier's onslaught and was stopped in 5 rounds. Presented here is an original, illustrated fight envelope which was used to advertise the fight.
This is an original, used fight envelope which pictures both fighters and includes the date and venue. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Clean inside and out. Back was opened and missing rear flap. Minor edge wear. Date stamped in 1970. Very minor fold at right edge. 4" x 9 1/2."