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HISTORY: On September 9, 1907 at Recreation Park in San Francisco world lightweight champion Joe Gans defended his title against Jimmy Britt. Gans was successful stopping Britt in the 6th round. Britt broke or seriously injured his wrist in the fourth round. Joe Gans announced his challenge to the winner of the third fight between Battling Nelson and Jimmy Britt in a speech before that fight. On 9 September 1907, Joe Gans and Jimmy Britt would once again fight for the World Lightweight Championship, however Britt was unable to repeat his success of the first fight. R. A. Smyth said, "Britt was hopelessly outclassed from the second round until the end came at the close of the fifth round." Britt quit after the end of the fifth round with an injury. Britt was examined by multiple physicians, three of which diagnosed a fractured ulna, while Gans' physician said it was bruised.
Offered here is an exceedingly rare, original program for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original program which names and pictures both fighters on the cover along with promoter Jack Gleason. 4 pages complete. Binding is tight. Not scored or written on. Several creases. Has three clear tape repairs, but there is no paper loss. Aside from tape the program is clean without staining. 8" x 8 1/2" The program has been professionally framed in a beautiful two sided frame.
Exceedingly rare, the only example we have offered or seen.
