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HISTORY: On September 9, 1907 at Recreation Park in San Francisco world lightweight champion Joe Gans defended his title against Jimmy Britt. Gans was successful stopping Britt in the 6th round. Britt broke or seriously injured his wrist in the fourth round. Joe Gans announced his challenge to the winner of the third fight between Battling Nelson and Jimmy Britt in a speech before that fight. On 9 September 1907, Joe Gans and Jimmy Britt would once again fight for the World Lightweight Championship, however Britt was unable to repeat his success of the first fight. R. A. Smyth said, "Britt was hopelessly outclassed from the second round until the end came at the close of the fifth round." Britt quit after the end of the fifth round with an injury. Britt was examined by multiple physicians, three of which diagnosed a fractured ulna, while Gans' physician said it was bruised. Offered here is a rare, original, full Police Gazette dated September 21, 1907 picturing Gans on the cover and offering full coverage of the fight.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This s a rare, original, full Police Gazette dated September 21, 1907 picturing Gans on the cover and offering full coverage of the fight. 16 pages complete. Has a center fold. No tears. Clean inside and out. 11" x 15 3/4." Includes additional coverage on rising star Stanley Ketchel.
