RIBALTA, JOSE SIGNED PHOTO

HISTORY: José Manuel Ribalta (born March 31, 1963) is a Cuban former professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division from 1982 to 1999. A talented and physically imposing gatekeeper (6 ft 6 in tall with 80 in reach), Ribalta is best known for his brave performance against Mike Tyson in 1986.

Beside Tyson, Ribalta faced many notable fighters during the peak of his career, among which he had beaten former undisputed HW world champion Leon Spinks by 1st round stoppage, lost to Frank Bruno also by stoppage, and was closely outpointed by Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Tony Tubbs, Michael Dokes and (controversely) James "Bonecrusher" Smith. Nearing retirement, he was stopped by Vitali Klitschko, Chris Byrd and Donovan "Razor" Ruddock.

Offered here is an original signed photo of Jose Ribalta.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a color, 8" x 10" photo of Jose Ribalta. Signed, "Jose Ribalta" in silver pen. Bold color and clear image. Not creased or torn.