GRIFFITH, EMILE-JUAN CARLOS DURAN ORIGINAL ON SITE POSTER (SIGNED BY GRIFFITH-1964)
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Regular price $400.00
On March 11, 1964 at the Sports Palace in Rome, Italy middleweights Emile Griffith and Juan Carlos Duran fought in the main event, a non title affair. Griffith, the reigning welterweight champion, moved up in weight for this fight. It was declared a no contest after 7 rounds. The bout was halted when fans began throwing bottles and oranges in to the ring, because they wanted more action. Offered here is an original on site poster for this event which has been signed by Emile Griffith.
This is an original, cardboard on site poster which names the fighters and includes the venue and date. Boldly signed in blue sharpie by Emile Griffith above his name. Minor creases in the upper and lower left corners. No tack holes. Has some surface soiling. No tears. Bold color and print. 14" x 19 1/2."
This is an original, cardboard on site poster which names the fighters and includes the venue and date. Boldly signed in blue sharpie by Emile Griffith above his name. Minor creases in the upper and lower left corners. No tack holes. Has some surface soiling. No tears. Bold color and print. 14" x 19 1/2."
Size: 14 x 19 1/2
Condition: very good