DEMPSEY, JACK ON SITE EXHIBITION POSTER (1931)

On Monday, August 24, 1931 at the Auditorium Arena in Portland, Oregon former world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey fought in an exhibition bout as part of a boxing show. This was one of 175 exhibition matches Dempsey would engage in between August 20, 1931 and August 15, 1932. Dempsey was contemplating a challenge for the heavyweight title held at that time by Max Schmeling. Offered here is an original, on site poster to this event.
This is an original, paper, on site poster which has been professionally linen backed. Bold, clear image of Jack Dempsey. Bold color and print. Clean. Not creased or torn. Minor restoration at the edges. Exceedingly rare and likely unique. 22" x 27."