PATTERSON, FLOYD-INGEMAR JOHANSSON III ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER (1961)

On March 13, 1961 at Convention Hall in Miami Beach heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson defended his title against Ingemar Johansson, the man he regained it from the year before. Patterson was down twice in the first round, but also put Johansson down once. In the sixth Patterson ended it stopping Johansson for good in defense of his crown. Offered here is an original newspaper, the Seattle Post Intelligence, for March 14, 1961 with coverage on the fight.
This is a complete newspaper with front page coverageof the upcoming fight. Has a center crease. Edge and corner wear. Some toning from age. Clean inside and out. 14 1/2" x 21 1/2."