PATTERSON, FLOYD-PETE RADEMACHER ORIGINAL BROADSIDE (1957-SIGNED BY RADEMACHER)

On August 22, 1957 at Sick's Stadium in Seattle world heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson defended his title against 1956 Olympic Gold Medalist Pete Rademacher. Patterson knocked out the inexperienced Rademacher in the 6th round. Rademacher, the 1956 Olympic Heavyweight Gold Medalist, was making his professional debut. Rademacher was knocked down six times. Patterson was knocked down in the 2nd round. Offered here is an original broadside for the fight which has been boldly signed by Pete Rademacher.
This is an original, paper broadside which pictures both fighters. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Clean front and back. Minor discoloration at edges. Signed in ink, "Pete Rademacher." Minor edge and corner wear with fold at lower right corner. 8 1/2" x 11."