JOHANSSON, INGEMAR-FLOYD PATTERSON I SOUVENIR PROGRAM (1959)

On June 26, 1959 at Yankee Stadium in New York hevayweight champion Floyd Patterson defended hsi title against the big powerful Swede Ingemar Johansson. Johansson staggered Patterson and knocked him down seven times in the third round before the fight was stopped. Ingemar Johansson was now heavyweight champion. Offered here is an original souvenir Referee program for this fight.
This original souvenir Referee program pictures both fighters on the cover. 10 pages complete with scorecard, photos and information on the fight including the fighter records. Not scored. Good tight binding. Has a tear at upper left corner. Minor edge and corner wear. Generally clean inside and out. 9 1/4" x 12."