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HISTORY: On December 3,1982 at the Superdome in New Orleans world light middleweight champion Wilfred Benitez fought Thomas Hearns for the WBC Light Middleweight Title. In a boring affair Hearns won a majority 12 round decision and the title. On the undercard world super bantamweight champion Wilfredo Gomez stopped Lupe Pintor in the 14th round in one of the most exciting fights of the year.
Offered here is an original type 1 photograph, dated December 1, 1982 two days before the fight, depicting Don King presenting Thomas Hearns, Wilfred Benitez, Wilfredo Gomez and Lupe Pintor at the pre fight press conference.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original type 1 photograph, dated December 1, 1982 two days before the fight, depicting Don King presenting Thomas Hearns, Wilfred Benitez, Wilfredo Gomez and Lupe Pintor at the pre fight press conference. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Photographer stamp and date stamp on back. Not creased or torn. 8" x 10."
