PATTERSON, FLOYD-INGEMAR JOHANSSON I LARGE FORMAT PHOTO (1959)

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On June 26, 1959 at Yankee Stadium in New York heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson defended his 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, first generation, large format photograph depicting Patterson landing a big right hand to the nose of Ingemar Johansson.
This is an original, first generation, large format photograph. Bold, clear image. Signed by Charley Hoff of the New York Daily News and has their stamp on the reverse. Creased at upper right and along left side. Edge wear. Labelled at bottom. 9" x 11 1/2." From the collection of referee Arthur Mercante

Size: 9 x 11 1/2

Condition: very good