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HISTORY: On March 4, 1961 at the Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada Sugar Ray Robinson and Gene Fullmer fought for the 4th and final time with Fullmer's middleweight title on the line. In their three previous meetings each had a win and their third fight in 1960 ended in a draw. In this fight Fullmer retained his title winning a unanimous 15 round decision over the aging Robinson.
Offered here is an exceptionally rare, oversized, original, on site, full, unused, Press Circle ticket for this event which has been signed by Gene Fullmer. This ticket was one of the highest priced tickets of the era and was sold to special dignitaries.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an exceptionally rare, oversized, original, on site, full, unused, Press Circle ticket for this event which has been signed by Gene Fullmer. This ticket was one of the highest priced tickets of the era and was sold to special dignitaries. This paper ticket names and pictures both fighters in full fight pose. There is a spot for each fighter to sign the ticket which has been done in ink by Gene Fullmer. Stub is present and attached. Includes a section, row and seat number. Not creased or torn. Some foxing from aging. Very small piece of tape on lower border from the ticket being mounted. 10" x 15."
Exceptionally rare, only the second we have seen.
