DEMPSEY, JACK-LUIS FIRPO OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1923)

On Friday, September 14, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey met notable challenger Luis Firpo of Argentina with the title at stake. Both fighters were down in the fight and Dempsey survived being knocked out of the ring to come back and stop Firpo in the second round in defense of his title. One of the most exciting fights in boxing history. Offered here is the rare official program for this event.
This official program is 16 pages with profiles and photos of the fighters. Not scored. Good tight binding. Has a center crease. Some back cover minor damage, probably from being mounted. Bold images on the cover. Generally clean inside and out. 7" x 10."