JO Sports Inc.
HISTORY: Jim Corbett fought Bob Fitzsimmons on March 17, 1897 in Carson City, Nevada. Fitzsimmons knocked Corbett out in the 14th round to win the Heavyweight Championship of the World.
Offered here is original souvenir medallion issued for this fight.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, gold color, metallic, souvenir medallion. On the front are engraved the words, GREAT FIGHT CORBETT AND FITZSIMMONS CARSON CITY, NEV. MARCH 17, 1897. Manufacturer's engraving on reverse. Minor compression near top. Slight pitting on back. Irregularly shaped to 1 1/2" x 1 3/4." Very seldom seen.
