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HISTORY: On October 16, 1962 at Sunnyside Gardens in New York in the main event welterweight Gil Diaz won a majority 8 round decision over Billy Bello. The referee was former world champion Gus Lesnevich.
Offered here is the original payroll check given to Gus Lesnevich for his work as referee which has been signed by Gus Lesnevich. This check in the amount of $25.00 dated October 16, 1962 is signed on the back by Gus Lesnevich and on the front by Irving Cohen of the New York Boxing Club.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is the original payroll check given to Gus Lesnevich for his work as referee which has been signed by Gus Lesnevich. This check in the amount of $25.00 dated October 16, 1962 is signed on the back by Gus Lesnevich and on the front by Irving Cohen of the New York Boxing Club. Clean front and back. Boldly signed by both in ink. Has a center crease. Minor corner wear. 3" x 8 1/4."
