ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY-ROBERT VILLEMAIN SOUVENIR PROGRAM (1950)

On June 5, 1950 at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia middleweights Sugar Ray Robinson and Frenchman Robert Villemain battled for the Pennsylvania version of the world middleweight title. Robinson won a unanimous 15 round decision. The official round-by-round scoring, all in favor of Robinson, was 12-3, 12-3, and 10-5. Villemain was down for a two-count in round 12. The undercard included rising Philadelphia stars Johnny Saxton and George Benton. Offered here is a rare, original, souvenir program to this event.
This is an original, 8 page, souvenir program which includes a full listing of bouts on the show, scorecard, and photos of the fighters on the cover. Tight binding. Not scored. Not creased. Some minor edge wear. Clean inside and age. Slight cover discoloration from aging. 9" x 11 1/2."