LOUIS, JOE-JERSEY JOE WALCOTT I FULL TICKET (1947)

HISTORY: On December 5, 1947 at Madison Square Garden in New York heavyweight champion Joe Louis defended his title against "Jersey"Joe Walcott in the main event. Louis was knocked down in the first and fourth rounds, but at the end of the 15th he was awarded a highly controversial split decision. Louis was a 10 to 1 betting favorite. A crowd of 18,194 produced a gate of $216,477. Louis was down in rounds one and four. Louis was so disgusted by his performance that he attempted to leave the ring as soon as the fight ended, but he was restrained by his handlers. A ringside poll of 32 boxing writers had 21 scoring the bout for Walcott, ten scoring it for Louis and one calling it a draw. Offered here is an original, full, ticket to this event.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, full ticket which names the fighters and is stamped PHOTOGRAPHER. Small crease in lower right corner. Bold color and print. Some minor back damage from mounting. 2 1/2" x 6 3/4."