PATTERSON, FLOYD-INGEMAR JOHANSSON I PRESS KIT (1959)

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Regular price $235.00

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 a very scarce original press kit for this event.
This is an original press kit program. A four page folder style press kit with information in each pocket regarding the fight, fighters and venue. Includes original photographs. Printed on heavy stock. Not creased. Cover has a border tear on right side with no paper loss. Clean inside and out with no staining. Minor edge and corner wear. 9 1/2" x 11 3/4."

Size: 9 1/2 x 11 3/4

Condition: very good