{"product_id":"ratliff-alfonzo-signed-letter-1987","title":"RATLIFF, ALFONZO SIGNED LETTER (1987)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlfonso Ratliff (born February 18, 1956) is an American former boxer. Ratliff turned professional in 1980 and won the WBC cruiserweight title with a decision win over Carlos De León in 1985. He lost the belt in his first defense to Bernard Benton via decision the same year. In September 1986, Ratliff was stopped in the second round by Mike Tyson, who went on to become the youngest ever world heavyweight champion in his next fight. Ratliff retired in 1989 after a TKO loss to Lee Roy Murphy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a letter to Commissioner Larry Hazzard of the New Jersey State Control Board dated November 20, 1987 signed by Alfonso Ratliff. In the letter Ratliff asks Hazzard for help and council with his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is one page typed letter to Commissioner Larry Hazzard of the New Jersey State Control Board dated November 20, 1987 signed by Alfonso Ratliff. In the letter Ratliff asks Hazzard for help and council with his career. On Alfonzo Ratliff stationary. Clean front and back. Small crease in lower right corner. No tears. 8 1\/2\" x 11.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116470612203,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/RatliffLetterNovember1987.jpg?v=1776691905","url":"https:\/\/www.josportsinc.com\/products\/ratliff-alfonzo-signed-letter-1987","provider":"JO Sports Inc. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}