HISTORY: Georges Carpentier fought Jack Dempsey for the Heavyweight Title on July 2,1921 in front of over 80,000 people in Jersey City.Dempsey would go on to win the fight in 4 rounds. This was the first million dollar gate in boxing history. Offered here is an original, circa 1921, French theatre program for the viewing of the film of this fight.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original French language theatre program. 14 pages complete with photos of both fighters including the final knockout. Has a round by round description of the action. Tight binding. Has a center crease. Surface wear on covers. Clean interior with no writing. Generally clean. Very rare, the only example we have seen. 4 3/8" x 7."
