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HISTORY: John L. Sullivan was born on October 15, 1858 in Roxbury, Boston, MA. He is the link between bare knuckles and glove fighting and is considered to be one of the best heavyweights ever. He held the undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Championship for ten years, winning it in 1882 from Paddy Ryan and losing it in 1892 to James J. Corbett. Other notable fighters he fought and defeated included Jake Kilrain, Charlie Mitchell and Dominic McCaffrey. Presented here is a rare, original hand written and signed letter by John L. Sullivan dated December 4, 1888 as world heavyweight champion. Sulivan writes critically of challengers Charlie Mitchell and Jake Kilrain and those that back them. He also talks about his friend Mike Cleary who has an upcoming fight. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, 6 page hand written and signed letter by John L. Sullivan on Grand Union Hotel letterhead. Boldly written and signed in pencil Has some toning from age. Large, bold signature and strong content. Mild folds. 6" x 9 1/4." Exceptionally rare with this content. Authenticated by PSA/DNA and comes with their full letter with cert # AJ04059.
