BASILIO, CARMEN-GASPAR ORTEGA OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1961)

On January 7, 1961 at Madison Square Garden in New York middleweights Carmen Basilio and Gaspar Ortega battled in the main event. Basilio prevailed winning a unanimous ten round decision. Offered here is an original, official program for this event. Also includes an original ticket stub to the event.
This is an original, official program consisting of 32 pages plus the 4 page insert with profiles and photos of the fighters. Scorecard has been scored. Tight binding. Clean. Minor edge wear. Ticket stub and newspaper clippings have been neatly stapled into the program. 8 1/2" x 11."