GAVILAN, KID-GIL TURNER FULL TICKET (1952)

HISTORY: On July 7, 1952 at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia world welterweight champion Kid Gavilan fought Gil Turner with his title on the line. Gavilan stopped Turner in the 11th round to disappoint his hometown crowd. Fight was stopped with Turner helpless on the ropes. The scoring in rounds at the time of stoppage: 5-5 (twice), and 6-4 for Gavilan. The attendance was more than 39,000 with a gate of $269,667, a new record for a welterweight title fight. Offered here is an original, full, unused ticket for this event.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, full, unused ticket which pictures and names the fighters and includes a section, row and seat number. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 2 1/2" x 7 1/4." Scarce championship fight full ticket.