OVERLIN, KEN-STEVE BELLOISE OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1940)
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On November 1, 1940 at Madison Square Garden in New York middleweight champion Ken Overlin defended his title against number one contender from the Bronx, Steve Belloise. Overlin prevailed winning a close 15 round majority decision. The referee scored it a draw but both judges gave it to Overlin. "The majority of the crowd shouted their disagreement". Overlin was down in the 6th, the only knockdown of the "furiously contested" bout (New York Times). The official scoring was: 9-6, 7-7-1, 11-4. Offered here is a rare original, official program for this event.
This is an original, official program consisting of 48 pages plus 4 page insert. Tight binding. Clean. Mild edge and corner wear. Mild folds at insert. Not scored. 8 1/2" x 11."
Size: 8 1/2 x 11
Condition: very good