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

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 press kit which was given to the media prior to the event.
This is an original 4 page, 2 pocket media press kit which pictures the fighters on the cover and includes data about the fighters, venue and fight. A complete press kit with photos of both fighters. Clean inside and out. Tight binding. No center crease. Has edge and corner wear with minor tears at right edge. 9 1/2" x 11 1/2."