GRIFFITH, EMILE-BENNY "KID" PARET OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1961-PARET WINS TITLE)

On September 30, 1961 at Madison Square Garden in New York welterweight champion Emile Griffith defended his title against the man he won the title from, Benny "Kid" Paret of Cuba. Paret prevailed this time around winning a close 15 round split decision and the title. Offered here is an original, official program for this event.
This is an original, official program which consists of 32 pages complete plus 4 page insert. Tight binding. Not scored, but fighters are checked in pencil. Crease in lower right corner. Insert is creased in the center and has edge wear. Minor cover soiling. 8 1/2" x 11."