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HISTORY: John L. Sullivan was born on October 15, 1858 in Roxbury, Boston, MA. He is the link between bare knuckles and glove fighting and is considered to be one of the best heavyweights ever. He held the undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Championship for ten years, winning it in 1882 from Paddy Ryan and losing it in 1892 to James J. Corbett. Other notable fighters he fought and defeated included Jake Kilrain, Charlie Mitchell and Dominic McCaffrey. Presented here is a rare, original hand written and signed letter by John L. Sullivan dated December 29, 1899. Sullivan writes to sports writer Rob Roy Benton about the upcoming fight between Kid McCoy and Peter Maher. Sullivan correctly predicted McCoy would win he did by 5th round knockout. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, hand written and signed letter by John L. Sullivan on John L. Sullivan The American Cafe letterhead. Boldly written and signed in fountain pen ink. Has some toning from age. Tape remnants on back from mounting. On heavy stock paper. Large, bold signature and strong content. Mild fold. 8 1/2" x 11." Exceptionally rare with this content. Authenticated by PSA/DNA and comes with their full letter with cert # AL03755.
