ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY-KID GAVILAN & IKE WILLIAMS-JESSE FLORES OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1948)

On Septemebr 23, 1948 at Yankee Stadium in New York Sugar Ray Robinson and Kid Gavilan fought in an important bout. Robinson won a unanimous ten round decision. Although most sportswriters agreed that Robinson had won, the fans "disagreed violently with the verdict in Robinson’s favor" and "set up such a roar of disagreement that the introduction of the championship principals was delayed until order was restored." (James P. Dawson, New York Times). In the main event lightweight champion Ike Williams defended his title stopping Jesse Flores in the 10th round. Offered here is an original, official program to the event.
This is an original, official program which consists of 24 pages complete. Tight binding. Not creased or torn. Clean inside and out. Has a center crease. Minor edge and corner wear. 9" x 12."