MCCOY, AL ORIGINAL BUSINESS CARD

HISTORY: Al McCoy (born "Alexander Rudolph," in Rosenhayn, New Jersey, October 23, 1894 ‚Äì August 22, 1966, in Los Angeles, California) was a boxing world middleweight champion from 1914 to 1917. He defeated George Chip in an upset with a 1st round knockout to win the world title on April 7, 1914. He won his title at the age of 18, and was the first southpaw (left¬≠hander) ever to win a World championship. In an era when a champion could only lose his title by a knockout, McCoy battled through 46 fights. The left handed McCoy forfeited his title in 1917 to Mike O'Dowd, losing by a 6th round knockout. Al McCoy professional record: 157 bouts, won 99 (26 KOs), lost 40, no-decisions 18. Presented here is an original business card for Al McCoy.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original business card for former world middleweight champion Al McCoy. Bold color and print with some toning from age. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. On back the card has print, I was always Champion to my Mother. 1 3/4" x 3."