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HISTORY: Jose Gonzalez was a highly ranked middleweight contender who fought out of New York between 1959 and 1974. Gonzalez was an accomplished fighter who defeated highly ranked opponents including Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Luis Rodriguez, Bobby Cassidy, Sugar Hart, Vicente Rondon, Joey Archer, Billy Douglas and Florentino Fernandez.
On May 4, 1959 Jose Gonzalez defeated Watson Williams by 4 round decision at St. Nicholas Arena in New York.
Offered here is the original payroll check given to Jose Gonzalez for this fight which he has signed. This check dated May 4, 1959 in the amount of $84.00 is signed on the back by Jose Gonzalez and on the front by Irving Cohen of the New York Boxing Club.
Full DESCRIPTION: This is the original payroll check given to Jose Gonzalez for this fight which he has signed. This check dated May 4, 1959 in the amount of $84.00 is signed on the back by Jose Gonzalez and on the front by Irving Cohen of the New York Boxing Club. Both signatures in bold ink. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 3" x 8 1/4."
Very scarce signature of this top contender.
