FRAZIER, JOE-JIMMY ELLIS FULL TICKET (1970-SIGNED BY FRAZIER)

HISTORY: In 1967 Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali was stripped of his title for refusing induction into the armed services. The 1964 Olympic Heavyweight Gold Medalist Joe Frazier emerged as the best of a group of up and coming heavyweights during this period (1967-1970) when Ali was forced into retirement. Frazier won the New York version of the Heavyweight Title on March 4, 1968 stopping Buster Mathis in 11 rounds. He defended that title 4 times. On February 16, 1970 Frazier met Jimmy Ellis at New York's Madison Square Garden to determine the new Heavyweight Champion. Ellis could not stand up to Frazier's onslaught and was stopped in 5 rounds. Offered here is a very rare, original, full, unused, on site ticket for this event which has been signed by Joe Frazier.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, full, unused, on site ticket which names the fighters and does have a seat number. Bold color and print. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Signed in ink on front by Joe Frazier. Three hole punches. Slight back damage. 1 3/4" x 6." Extremely rare and important Joe Frazier ticket.