JO Sports, Inc.
HISTORY: On June 25, 1952 (postponed from June 23rd) at Yankee Stadium in New York light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim defended his title against Sugar Ray Robinson. It was an extremely hot and humid night. Referee Goldstein was overcome by the 104 degree heat and had to be replaced by Ray Miller in Round 10. Robinson retired on his stool after Round 13, suffering from heat prostration. Robinson may have won if he could have overcome the heat, but he could not. Offered here is a scarce, original, advertising poster for this fight by Slidewell Bows.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, cardboard, advertising poster which pictures Sugar Ray Robinson. Standee attachment on the reverse for displaying. Not creased or torn. Edge and surface wear. Clean. 10 3/4" x 14." The first we have seen.
