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HISTORY: Jose Napoles, nicknamed Mantequilla ("Butter", referring to his smooth boxing style), (April 13, 1940-August 16, 2019) was a Cuban-born Mexican boxer and a World Welterweight Champion. He is frequently ranked as one of the greatest fighters of all time in that division and is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. His record of the most wins in unified championship bouts in boxing history, shared with Muhammad Ali, was unbeaten for 40 years. After debuting professionally in Cuba, he fought out of Mexico and became a Mexican citizen. Offered here is an original cartoon artwork of Jose Napoles by noted cartoonist Ted Carroll which has been signed by both Napoles and Carroll.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original cartoon artwork of Jose Napoles by noted artist Ted Carroll. Signed by Ted Carroll, "Jose Napoles...Welterweight Champion Of The World...Drawn Easpecially For...Tom and Bill Moore by Ted Carroll." Also boldly signed and inscribed by Napoles and signed, "manttequilla Napoles." Bold, clear image. Drawn on thin artist board. Clean with no staining. Not creased or torn. Beautiful likeness. 11 1/2" x 14 1/4." A unique and important artwork.
