SULLIVAN, JOHN L.-JAMES J. CORBETT ORIGINAL POLICE GAZETTE (1892)
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On September 7, 1892 at the Olympic Club in New Orleans, Louisiana, James J. Corbett won the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship by knocking out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round. Corbett's new scientific boxing technique enabled him to dodge Sullivan's rushing attacks, and wear him down with jabs. This was the first gloved contest for the heavyweight championship. Offered here is an original and complete Police Gazette dated September 21, 1892 declaring Jim Corbett is Champion. Graphic depiction of the fighters on the cover and complete coverage of the event.
This is an original, 16 page. Police Gazette dated September 21, 1892 with complete coverage of the fight and cover depiction. Clean inside and out. Edge and corner wear. No center crease. Pages are present, but some separation. 11 1/2" x 16 1/2."
This is an original, 16 page. Police Gazette dated September 21, 1892 with complete coverage of the fight and cover depiction. Clean inside and out. Edge and corner wear. No center crease. Pages are present, but some separation. 11 1/2" x 16 1/2."
Size: 11 1/2 x 16 1/2
Condition: very good