GRAZIANO, ROCKY-SONNY HORNE & SANDY SADDLER-ORLANDO ZULUETA ON SITE POSTER (1949)

JO Sports, Inc.

Regular price $4,000.00

HISTORY:On December 6, 1949 at the Arena in Cleveland, Ohio former world middleweight champion Rocky Graziano fought tough Sonny Horne in the featured match. Graziano prevailed winning a majority ten round decision. Also on the show Sandy Saddler won a ten round split decision over Orlando Zulueta to capture the vacant world junior lightweight title. In a middleweight bout Chuck Hunter won a ten round decision over Dick Wagner. 

Offered here is an original, on site poster for this event.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, paper, on site poster which pictures Rocky Graziano, Sonny Horne, Sandy Saddler, Orlando Zulueta, Chuck Hunter, Dick Wagner, Eddir Marotta and Lino Garcia, Professionally linen backed. Not creased or torn. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Some restoration at edges not affecting the images or text. 22" x 28."

Exceptionally rare, the first we have seen and an opportunity to have a poster featuring two champions and Hall of Famers in Graziano and Saddler.

Size: 22" x 28"

Condition: Very Good