FOLLEY, ZORA-JOE BYGRAVES STUBLESS ON SITE TICKET (1958)

On November 24, 1958 at Granby Halls, Leicester, United Kingdom heavyweights Zora Folley and Joe Bygraves battled in the main event. Folley prevailed stopping Bygraves in the 9th round. "American Zora Folley floored Joe Bygraves for a nine count in the 2nd round. Then came a controversial delay of a second or two in the referee's count. Bygraves got to his feet and the fight continued. There was no official explanation of the "long count," but it seemed to stem from a misunderstanding between Scottish referee Frank Wilson and the timekeeper. Folley toyed with Bygraves, throwing 10 punches for every one by the Jamaican and left his opponent with a badly bruised and almost closed left eye. Referee Wilson stopped the fight with one second remaining in the 9th round. The bout was scheduled for 10." -Associated Press. Unofficial AP scorecard through eight rounds - 6-1-1 Folley. Post fight comment-"I reckon the referee could have counted to 12, but it's okay. It gave the British a chance to see just how good Folley is." -Bill Swift, Folley's manager, regarding the 2nd round "long count". Offered here is an original, stubless, on site ticket for this event.
This is an original, stubless, on site ticket that names the fighters and includes a section, row and seat number. Bold print with slight background fading. Several creases. No tears. Corner wear. Clean front and back. 3" x 3 3/4."