LOUIS, JOE-JERSEY JOE WALCOTT II OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1948)

On June 25, 1948 World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis defended his title against Jersey Joe Walcott at Yankee Stadium in New York. These two had fought six months earlier and although Louis had retained his title by 15 round decision most observers, including Louis, thought Walcott had won. This was the rematch and this time Louis took care of all doubts stopping Walcott in eleven rounds. Presented here is an original, official program for this event. From the collection of Nat Fleischer with his signature on front cover.
This is an original, official program picturing both fighters on the cover and consisting of 48 pages complete. Signed by Nat Fleischer in pencil on front cover. Tight binding. Not scored. Not creased. Minor cover soiling. Minor edge and corner wear. 9" x 12."