LISTON, SONNY-WILLIE BESMANOFF OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1959)
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On December 9, 1959 at the Arena in Cleveland, Ohio future world heavyweight champion Sonny Liston fought Willie Besmanoff in the main event. Liston stopped Besmanoff in the 7th round. "Besmanoff absorbed a barrage of punches in the sixth and was bleeding from several bad gashes over his eyes. The referee stopped the bout between rounds at corner's request and it was scored a seventh round knockout." (Associated Press). Ohio State Commission rules bouts stopped after bell ruled stoppages in following round. Offered here is an original, official program for this event.
This is an original, on site, official program consisting of 4 pages with scorecard. Neatly scored. Has a mild center crease. Clean inside and out. Tight binding. Some notations on back cover. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2." Rare, the only example we have seen.
This is an original, on site, official program consisting of 4 pages with scorecard. Neatly scored. Has a mild center crease. Clean inside and out. Tight binding. Some notations on back cover. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2." Rare, the only example we have seen.
Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2
Condition: very good