{"product_id":"ratliff-alfonzo-signed-letter-1989","title":"RATLIFF, ALFONZO SIGNED LETTER (1988)","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 Cedric Kusher dated January 15, 1988 signed by Alfonso Ratliff. In the letter Ratliff advises that Cedric Kushner Productions is his agent for promotional rights for a proposed bout to defend Ratliff's Illinois State Title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is one page typed letter to Cedric Kusher dated January 15, 1988 signed by Alfonso Ratliff. In the letter Ratliff advises that Cedric Kushner Productions is his agent for promotional rights for a proposed bout to defend Ratliff's Illinois State Title. Slight border marks on lower right edge, otherwise clean. Mild fold at upper left corner. No tears. 8 1\/2\" x 11.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48117103984875,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/RatliffLetter1-15-88.jpg?v=1776699830","url":"https:\/\/www.josportsinc.com\/products\/ratliff-alfonzo-signed-letter-1989","provider":"JO Sports Inc. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}