FERNANDEZ, JORGE-CHARLEY SCOTT ON SITE POSTER (1962)

On September 29, 1962 at the Convention Center in Las Vegas welterweights Jorge Fernandez and Charley Scott met in the featured match. Fernandez scored a win by unanimous ten round decision. "Jorge Fernandez, Saturday night won a unanimous 10 round decision over Charley Scott of Philadelphia at the Las Vegas Convention Center and appeared ready for a shot at the welterweight title. Fernandez, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, scored well with overhand rights and combinations throughout the nationally televised match. The South American's right eye was cut in the 1st round and Scott opened it in every round but the 6th. At the end of the bout Fernandez finished with a blood covered face. There were no knockdowns in the fight. The two fighters, battling before a crowd of 2,000 fans, traded punches in most rounds. But Scott was staggered only twice and Fernandez once in the wild-swinging bout." -United Press International. Offered here is an original, on site poster for this event.
This is an original, cardboard, on site poster which pictures both fighters. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. No tack holes. Not torn. Small crease at top right border. Small stain at upper left corner. Mild toning. 14" x 22."