ARMSTRONG, HENRY-BARNEY ROSS FIGHT FILM POSTER (1938)

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Regular price $2,500.00

On May 31,1938 henry Armstrong met Barney Ross fo rthe Welterweight Title. Armstrong would take the title with a 15 round unanimous decision. Armstrong would hold the World Featherweight, Lightweight and Welterweight Titles simultaneously. Presented here is a very scarce fight film poster which advertised the viewing of the films from the Armstrong-Ross fight.
This is a one sheet (28 x 41, paper poster which pictures both fighters in full fight poses. Markings at the top indicate this poster was used within one month of the fight. The poster has been professionally linen backed. There is some slight discoloration from age. No creases, rips or tears. Minor soiling. Minor restoration which does not affect the text or the pictures. Quite rare, the only example we have seen.

Size: 28 x 41

Condition: excellent