HISTORY: On June 26, 1959 at Yankee Stadium in New York heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson defended hsi title against the big powerful Swede Ingemar Johansson. Johansson staggered Patterson and knocked him down seven times in the third round before the fight was stopped. Ingemar Johansson was now heavyweight champion. Offered here is a scarce original, official program to this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This official program consists of 32 pages with profiles and photos of the fighters. Not scored. Tight binding. Minor cover soiling. Clean interior. Minor edge and corner wear. 9" x 12."
