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Generally clean. 1 3\/4\" x 5 3\/4\".","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35909226758300,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1137885690.jpg?v=1599589392"},{"product_id":"tiger-dick-jose-torres-press-kit-1967","title":"TIGER, DICK-JOSE TORRES PRESS KIT (1967)","description":"On May 16, 1967 World Light Heavyweight Champion, Jose Torres defended his title against tough challenger Dick Tiger of Nigeria. Tiger won a controversial fifteen round decision and the title at Madison Square Garden in New York. Offered here is an original press kit program issued to the media before the fight containing information about the fighters, fight and venue.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original press kit. 22 pages com-plete. Clean interior. Tight binding. Bold color cover. Edge and corner wear. No center crease. Generally clean. 9\" x 14 1\/2.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35909693374620,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1345326051.jpg?v=1599590993"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-wayne-thorton-on-site-poster-1966","title":"TORRES, JOSE-WAYNE THORTON ON SITE POSTER (1966)","description":"Jose Torres fought Wayne Thornton on May 21, 1966 at Shea Stadium. Torres won by unanimous decision after 15 rounds. Presented here is an on site poster from this bout.\u003cbr\u003eThis on site poster from the Torres-Thornton bout is 14\" x 22.\" There is some light wear along the edges and there is some tape in the corners and along the bottom edge. There are tack holes in the corners and there is a small rip along the top edge.","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35911361167516,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1093532034.jpg?v=1599598430"},{"product_id":"patterson-floyd-jose-torres-large-format-photo-1959-training-for-johansson","title":"PATTERSON, FLOYD \u0026 JOSE TORRES LARGE FORMAT PHOTO (1959-TRAINING FOR JOHANSSON)","description":"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 scarce, first generation, large format photograph depicting Floyd Patterson and Jose Torres at Patterson's training camp for this bout. Dated May 30, 1959.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, first generation, large format photograph. Stamped on back by Sports Illustrated photographer Zimmerman. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Minor edge wear. Scarce, especially in this size. 8 1\/2\" x 13.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35911527170204,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1424453699.jpg?v=1599599226"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-wayne-thornton-full-exchange-ticket-1966","title":"TORRES, JOSE-WAYNE THORNTON FULL EXCHANGE TICKET (1966)","description":"On May 21, 1966 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres defended his title against Wayne Thornton. Torres put Thornton down twice in the first round en route to winning a unanimous 15 round decision. Offered here is an original, full exchange ticket for this event.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, full exchange ticket which names the fighters and date. Bold color and print. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Very minor corner wear. 2 3\/8\" x 4 1\/2.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35911620231324,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1435929480.jpg?v=1599599666"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-vintage-signed-photo","title":"TORRES, JOSE VINTAGE SIGNED PHOTO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eJosé Torres, Chegui (born May 3, 1936), is a Puerto Rican who is a former boxer and the first Hispanic ever to win the world light heavyweight championship. Torres was born in the Playita sector of Ponce, the same area that Sor Isolina Ferré would later call home. He joined the U.S. Army when he was 18 years old, where he learned to box. As Puerto Ricans have been United States citizens since 1917, he represented the country while serving in the U.S Army at the 1956 Olympic Games. As an Olympian, he won a silver medal as a junior middleweight.after a stellar career Torres was elected to the International Boxing Hall of fame and is also a noted author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented here is a vintage signed and inscribed photo of Torres.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis vintage signed photo measures 8 inches by 10 inches.The photo shows minor wear to the edges and corners.The back shows some minor paper and glue residue.The signature is in blue ink and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35911775813788,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1194963150.jpg?v=1599600708"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-signed-first-day-cover","title":"TORRES, JOSE SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eJose Torres, Chegui (born May 3, 1936), is a Puerto Rican who is a former boxer and the first Hispanic ever to win the world light heavyweight championship. Torres was born in the Playita sector of Ponce, the same area that Sor Isolina Ferré would later call home. He joined the U.S. Army when he was 18 years old, where he learned to box. As Puerto Ricans have been United States citizens since 1917, he represented the country while serving in the U.S Army at the 1956 Olympic Games. As an Olympian, he won a silver medal as a junior middleweight.after a stellar career Torres was elected to the International Boxing Hall of fame and is also a noted author.Presented here is a signed First Day Cover of Torres. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a signed First Day Cover of Jose Torres.The cover measures 3 1\/2 inches by 6 1\/2 inches.The cover is in excellent condition.The signature is in ink and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35912478654620,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1173370396.jpg?v=1599604575"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-ink-signature","title":"TORRES, JOSE INK SIGNATURE","description":"José Torres, Chegui (born May 3, 1936), is a Puerto Rican who is a former boxer and the first Hispanic ever to win the world light heavyweight championship. Torres was born in the Playita sector of Ponce, the same area that Sor Isolina Ferré would later call home. He joined the U.S. Army when he was 18 years old, where he learned to box. As Puerto Ricans have been United States citizens since 1917, he represented the country while serving in the U.S Army at the 1956 Olympic Games. As an Olympian, he won a silver medal as a junior middleweight.after a stellar career Torres was elected to the International Boxing Hall of fame and is also a noted author.Presented here is an insignature of Torres as Champion. \r\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is a signed and inscribed signature of Torres.The piece measures roughly 5 inches by 7 inches.There is a cut signature glued to gether with a photo.The signature is in ink and clean.The piece is dated 1965.The back of the piece is light cardboard to keep the two items together.","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35912479211676,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"torres-jose-ink-signature-1","title":"TORRES, JOSE INK SIGNATURE","description":"José Torres, Chegui (born May 3, 1936), is a Puerto Rican who is a former boxer and the first Hispanic ever to win the world light heavyweight championship. 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As an Olympian, he won a silver medal as a junior middleweight.after a stellar career Torres was elected to the International Boxing Hall of fame and is also a noted author.Presented here is a cut ink signature of Torres.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a cut ink signature of Torres.The cut measures 3 inches by 3 1\/2 inches.The cut is clean,no creases.The signature is in ink and Torres'name is light.","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35912887402652,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1177946155.jpg?v=1599607194"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-george-price-official-program-1961","title":"TORRES, JOSE-GEORGE PRICE OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1961)","description":"On October 31,1961 Jose Torres met George Price in a Light Heavyweight bout.Torres would win the bout by Ko in the 2nd round.Presented here is the official program for the bout.\u003cbr\u003eThis official program measures 9 1\/2 inches by 12 1\/2 inches.The program contains 4 pages and is scored in ink.The program has 2 heavy creases.The program shows some wear to the corners and edges.","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35913280553116,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1188488279.jpg?v=1599609853"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-tony-montano-official-program-1961","title":"TORRES, JOSE-TONY MONTANO OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1961)","description":"On November 28,1961 Jose Torres met Tony Montano in a Light Heavyweight bout.Torres would win the bout by KO in th e4th round.Presented here is the official program for the bout.\u003cbr\u003eThis official program measures 9 1\/2 inches by 12 1\/2 inches.The program has 4 pages and is scored.The program has two heavy folds and corner wear.The inside pages have the folds and is scored in ink.","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35913286811804,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1189263269.jpg?v=1599609918"},{"product_id":"griffith-emile-jose-stable-pastrano-toress-on-site-poster-1965","title":"GRIFFITH, EMILE-JOSE STABLE \u0026 PASTRANO-TORESS ON SITE POSTER (1965)","description":"On March 30, 1965 at Madison Square Garden in New York two championship fights capped off a great night of boxing. World Light Heavyweight champion Willie Pastrano defended his title against Jose Torres. Torres stopped Pastrano in the 9th round to win the title. This was Pastrano's last fight. World Welterweight champion Emile Griffith successfully defended his title winning a unanimous 15 round decision over Jose Stable. Offered here is an original, on site poster for this event.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, cardboard on site poster which pictures all four fighters. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Minor stains at the edges. Has a center crease. Small closed tear at lower border which has a tape repair on back. Great image. 22\" x 28.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35914122002588,"sku":"","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1387666666.jpg?v=1599615125"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-willie-pastrano-emile-griffith-jose-stable-official-program-1965","title":"TORRES, JOSE-WILLIE PASTRANO \u0026 EMILE GRIFFITH-JOSE STABLE OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1965)","description":"On March 30,1965 Jose Torres met Willie Pastrano for the Light Heavyweight Title Torres would win the bout by TKO in th e9th round.Also on th ecard Emiles Griffith won a unanimous decision over Jose Stable for the Welterweight Title.Presented here is the official program for the bouts.\u003cbr\u003eThis program measures 8 1\/2 inches by 11 inches.tThe program contains 24 pages and a 4 pages scoring insert.The program has a fold down the middle.The edgs and corner show minor wear.The binding and pages are tight.","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35914339549340,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1235486951.jpg?v=1599616313"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-chic-calderwood-full-ticket-1966","title":"TORRES, JOSE-CHIC CALDERWOOD FULL TICKET (1966)","description":"On October 15, 1966 at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres defended his title against Chic Calderwood. Torres knocked Calderwood out in the 2nd round. This was Calderwood's last fight. Offered here is an original, full, unused ticket for this event.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, full, unused ticket which names the fighters and includes a section, row and seat number. Bold color and print. Stub firmly attached. Clean. Not creased or torn. Paper residue on back from mounting. 2 1\/2\" x 6.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35914480550044,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1396012660.jpg?v=1599617078"},{"product_id":"tiger-dick-jose-torres-official-program-1967","title":"TIGER, DICK-JOSE TORRES OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1967)","description":"On May 16,1967 Dick Tiger met Jose Torres for the Light Heavyweight Title.Tiger would win the bout by a 15 round split decision.Presented here is the official program.\u003cbr\u003eThis program measures 8 1\/2 inches by 11 inches.The program contains 48 pages and is not scored.The scoring insert as shown is 6 pages.The scoring pages show two staple holes and some edge and corner wear. The program shows minor wear.","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35914740564124,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1250946860.jpg?v=1599618144"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-gomeo-brennan-wire-photo-1964","title":"TORRES, JOSE-GOMEO BRENNAN WIRE PHOTO (1964)","description":"On September 4, 1964 at the Convention Center in Miami Beach future world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres fought Gomeo Brennan in a featured bout. Torres won a ten round majority decision. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts 4th round action.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an Associated Press wire photo with caption on front and back. Bold, clear image. Clean with no staining. Crease in lower right corner. No tears. 7 3\/4\" x 9 1\/2.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35914817634460,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1543953223.jpg?v=1599618453"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-wayne-thornton-full-ticket-1966","title":"TORRES, JOSE-WAYNE THORNTON FULL TICKET (1966)","description":"On May 21, 1966 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres defended his title against Wayne Thornton. Torres put Thornton down twice in the first round en route to winning a unanimous 15 round decision. Offered here is an original, full, unused ticket for this event.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, full, unused ticket which names both fighters and includes a section, row and seat number. Stub firmly attached. Bold color and print. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Very minor corner wear. 2 1\/2\" x 7.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35914915184796,"sku":"","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1435930021.jpg?v=1599618789"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-eddie-cotton-full-ticket-1966","title":"TORRES, JOSE-EDDIE COTTON FULL TICKET (1966)","description":"On August 15, 1966 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, nevada world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres defended his title against tough Eddie Cotton. Torres prevailed winning a 15 round unanimous decision. Offered here is an original, full, unused ticket to this event.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, full, unused, ticket which names the fighters and includes a section, row and seat number. Bold color and print. Stub firmly attached. Paper on back from being mounted in an album. Clean. Not creased or torn, but does have some surface compressions. 2\" x 5 1\/2.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35915118968988,"sku":"","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1340839537.jpg?v=1599619644"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-eddie-cotton-official-program-1966","title":"TORRES, JOSE-EDDIE COTTON OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1966)","description":"On August 15, 1966 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres defended his title against tough Eddie Cotton. Torres prevailed winning a 15 round unanimous decision. Offered here is an original official program for this event.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, official program which pictures both fighters on the cover. 12 pages complete with center scorecard. Neatly scored in pencil. Tight binding. Not creased or torn. Minor edge and surface wear. Very seldom seen official program. 8 1\/2\" x 10 3\/4.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35923502334108,"sku":"","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1404931118.jpg?v=1599653100"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-wayne-thornton-on-site-poster-1966","title":"TORRES, JOSE-WAYNE THORNTON ON SITE POSTER (1966)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn May 21, 1966 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres defended his title against Wayne Thornton. Torres put Thornton down twice in the first round en route to winning a unanimous 15 round decision. Offered here is an original, on site poster for this event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original, cardboard on site poster with graphic depictions of the fighters. Bold color and print. Not creased. Closed tear on lower border with no paper loss. Minor edge and corner wear. Slight discoloration from aging. 14\" x 22.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35923586646172,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1430597075.jpg?v=1599653635"},{"product_id":"griffith-emile-jose-stable-pastrano-torres-full-ticket-1965","title":"GRIFFITH, EMILE-JOSE STABLE \u0026 PASTRANO-TORRES FULL TICKET (1965)","description":"On March 30, 1965 at Madison Square Garden in New York two championship fights capped off a great night of boxing. World Light Heavyweight champion Willie Pastrano defended his title against Jose Torres. Torres stopped Pastrano in the 9th round to win the title. This was Pastrano's last fight. World Welterweight champion Emile Griffith successfully defended his title winning a unanimous 15 round decision over Jose Stable. Offered here is an original, full, unused ticket to this event.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, full, unused ticket which names the date and venue and includes a seat number. Bold color and print. Clean front and back. Stub firmly attached. Not creased or torn. 1 3\/4\" x 6.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35923619643548,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1415387212.jpg?v=1599653880"},{"product_id":"tiger-dick-jose-torres-i-wire-photo","title":"TIGER, DICK-JOSE TORRES I WIRE PHOTO (1966)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn December 16, 1966 at Madison Square Garden in New York world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres defended his title against middleweight champion Dick Tiger. Tiger prevailed by winning a 15 round unanimous decision and the title. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting action during the bout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original United Press Photos wire photo with their stamp on the back and caption on the front. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Tiny crease in upper left corner. Minor edge wear. 6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35924101005468,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1464035282.jpg?v=1599656866"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-don-fullmer-on-site-poster-1963","title":"TORRES, JOSE-DON FULLMER ON SITE POSTER (1963)","description":"On October 9, 1963 at the Armory in Teaneck, New Jersey future world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres fought Don Fullmer in a middleweight contest. Torres won a ten round decision. Offered here is an original, on site poster for this event.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, cardboard, on site poster picturing both fighters. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Not creased. Has some closed edge tears and a clipped corner at lower right corner. Mild staining at top border and lower left corner. 18\" x 24 1\/2.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35924102938780,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1484163887.jpg?v=1599656885"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-eddie-wright-wire-photo-1959","title":"TORRES, JOSE-EDDIE WRIGHT WIRE PHOTO (1959)","description":"On February 26, 1959 at Sunnyside Garden in Queens, New York future world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres fought Eddie Wright in a scheduled 8 rounder. Torres dominated and stopped Wright in the 5th round. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting action during this fight.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original United Press International wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Minor surface wear with scrapes at upper left and center. 7\" x 9.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35924396638364,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1480621276.jpg?v=1599658485"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-signed-boxing-hall-of-fame-first-day-cover","title":"TORRES, JOSE SIGNED BOXING HALL OF FAME FIRST DAY COVER","description":"José (\"Chegüi\") Torres (May 3, 1936 – January 19, 2009) was a Puerto Rican professional boxer. As an amateur boxer, he won a silver medal in the junior middleweight division at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. In 1965, he defeated Willie Pastrano to win the WBC, WBA and lineal light heavyweight championships. Torres trained with the legendary boxing trainer Cus D'Amato. In 1997, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Offered here is an original International Boxing Hall Of Fame first day cover which has been signed by Jose Torres.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original International Boxing Hall Of Fame first day cover. Date stamped June 15, 1997. Boldly signed in ink, \"Jose Torres 1997.\" Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 3 1\/2\" x 6 1\/2.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35925677211804,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1530116186.jpg?v=1599665113"},{"product_id":"tiger-dick-jose-torres-wire-photo-1967-6th-round","title":"TIGER, DICK-JOSE TORRES WIRE PHOTO (1967-6TH ROUND)","description":"On May 16, 1967 World Light Heavyweight Champion, Jose Torres defended his title against tough challenger Dick Tiger of Nigeria. Tiger won a controversial fifteen round decision and the title at Madison Square Garden in New York. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts 6th round action.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an Associated Press wire photo with their date stamp on back and full caption on front. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 7 1\/4\" x 10.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35926424780956,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1588250969.jpg?v=1599669585"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-tom-mcneeley-muhammad-ali-jimmy-ellis-exhibition-full-ticket-1965","title":"TORRES, JOSE-TOM MCNEELEY \u0026 MUHAMMAD ALI-JIMMY ELLIS EXHIBITION FULL TICKET (1965)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn July 31, 1965 at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico heavyweights Jose Torres and Tom McNeeley fought in the main event. Torres prevailed winning a unanimous ten round decision. Also on the show world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali boxed an exhibition bout with Jimmy Ellis.  \"Jose Torres, the world light heavyweight champion, won a unanimous 10 round decision over Tom McNeeley of Boston in a non-title bout Saturday night. McNeeley took a nine count in the 1st round and thereafter kept pushing Torres into the ropes to stay at close range. These tactics brought a continual roar of boos from the estimated crowd of 10,000 at Bithorn Stadium. At the end the ring was littered with crumpled paper cups and empty beer cans.\" -Associated Press. This bout was originally announced as a majority decision win for Torres until referee Ramon Fournier's card was examined and found to be scored 96-92 for Torres instead of the draw that was originally announced. World heavyweight champ Muhammad Ali boxed four exhibition rounds on this card. Two rounds with Jimmy Ellis and two rounds with Cody Jones. Offered here is an original, full, onsite ticket for this event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original, full, on site ticket which names the fighters. A full Press ticket. Bold color and print. Two punch holes, one at each end. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Slight toning from aging. 2 1\/4\" x 6.\" Rare, the first we have offered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38041198166206,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/Torres-McNeeleyFT.jpg?v=1612904716"},{"product_id":"torres-jose-wayne-thornton-wire-photo1966","title":"TORRES, JOSE-WAYNE THORNTON WIRE PHOTO(1966)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn May 21, 1966 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres defended his title against Wayne Thornton. Torres put Thornton down twice in the first round en route to winning a unanimous 15 round decision. Offered here is an original, wire photo which depicts action during this fight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an original United Press International wire photo with their stamp and caption on back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Corner creases. No tears. 8\" x 10.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39405479559358,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/Torres-ThorntonWP.jpg?v=1616351627"},{"product_id":"tiger-dick-jose-torres-i-wire-photo-1966","title":"TIGER, DICK-JOSE TORRES I WIRE PHOTO (1966)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn December 16, 1966 at Madison Square Garden in New York world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres defended his title against middleweight champion Dick Tiger. Tiger prevailed by winning a 15 round unanimous decision and the title. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting action during the first round of the bout.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original Associated Press wire photo with their caption on the back.  Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 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As Puerto Ricans have been United States citizens since 1917, he represented the country while serving in the U.S Army at the 1956 Olympic Games. As an Olympian, he won a silver medal as a junior middleweight.after a stellar career Torres was elected to the International Boxing Hall of fame and is also a noted author .Presented here is an original signed limited edition (80\/100), Boxing Hall Of Fame paperweight by Jose Torres.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eJose Torres has boldly signed this glass, Boxing Hall Of Fame paperweight. Limited edition 80 of 100. Boldly signed in black marker.. Dated November 17, 2006. Still in the original box. 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As Puerto Ricans have been United States citizens since 1917, he represented the country while serving in the U.S Army at the 1956 Olympic Games. As an Olympian, he won a silver medal as a junior middleweight.after a stellar career Torres was elected to the International Boxing Hall of fame and is also a noted author \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffered here is a signed baseball by Jose Torres. From the collection of a NYPD Police Captain who had the ball signed in person on August 23, 1997 in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eJose Torres has boldly signed this Gene Budig Official American League Baseball in ink on the sweet spot, \"Jose Torres.\" The ball is white with virtually no toning. 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Mild surface wear. On back cover one corner has a tear otherwise mild corner wear.  8 1\/2\" x 11.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc. ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46603452973291,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/Tiger-TorresProg1.jpg?v=1752695864"},{"product_id":"hall-of-fame-signed-boxing-glove","title":"HALL OF FAME SIGNED BOXING GLOVE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a right hand, red leather boxing glove with an Everlast label at the wrist. 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