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Sporting Memorabilia & General Collectables — Abacus Auctions

Auction House:Abacus AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:819
Sale Title:Sporting Memorabilia & General CollectablesLots with images:818
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:533
Date:4-Dec-2021
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Joe Louis: vintage photograph of Joe Louis wearing belt and standing with hands on hips, signed 'Yours Truly, Joe Louis', framed & glazed, overall 25 x 30 cm.
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Joe Louis: vintage photograph of Joe Louis skipping rope, signed 'Joe Louis', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 39 x 44 cm.
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Joe Louis: 1930s plaster figurine souvenir ashtray engraved at the base 'The brown Bomber', a few minor rubs though overall fine condition, 30 cm tall.
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Joe Louis: 1930s figurine lamp base engraved on base 'The brown Bomber', dated '9.24.35' with initials 'Erw' on base, the lamp fitting removed, 30 cm tall.
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Joe Louis: 1940s figurine electric clock, copper-plated tin alloy, 'Joe Louis world Champion' at base, not in working order, 31 cm tall.
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Joe Louis: 1940s folk-art toy boxing ring titled 'Joe Louis, the brown Bomber' 28 cm x28 cm with corner posts & ropes plus figurines of Joe Louis, opponent & referee each 18 cm tall, and two stools; one boxer with part of foot missing, otherwise very good condition. A remarkably-intact survivor from this era.
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Joe Louis: vintage silver ring engraved 'Joe Louis' top right with the brown bomber in fighting stance and boxing gloves at sides, hallmarked 'U with arrow'; plus pewter ring with portrait titled 'Joe Louis' and engraved inside 'We're going to do our part and we'll win because we're on God's side'. (quantity 2 items)
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Joe Louis V Max Schmeling: 1936 full ticket '20th century sporting club Presents, Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling, World's Heavyweight Contenders at Yankee Stadium, Thursday evening, June 18, 1936. Ringside', couple of minor surface scrapes, in Psa case. [Going into this first Louis -Schmeling fight in 1936, Louis was undefeated with 23 wins and took it easy in training camp; in the twelfth round, Louis fell to the canvas and was counted out. That was his only knockout until his loss to rocky Graziano fifteen…
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Joe Louis V Max Schmeling II: 1938 full ticket 'Yankee Stadium, twentieth century sporting club Presents, World's Heavyweight Championship, Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling, Wednesday Eve'g, June 22, 1938. Mezza Stand', Fair/Good condition with rounded corners at right & minor staining, in Psa case. [The rematch became a global event: Adolf Hitler was using Schmeling as a propoganda tool, and the whole of the USA rallied behind Louis, who brutally knocked out Schmeling in the first round to retain the world…
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Joe Louis V Ezzard Charles: 1950 'Official program, Joe Louis Ezzard Charles, Yankee Stadium, September 27, 1950', Fair/Good condition. Scarce. [In the first of four contests with Louis, Ezzard won on a 15-round decision to become the undisputed world Heavyweight Champion]
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Rocky Marciano: bronze sculpture 'Rocky Marciano, the Brockton Blockbuster' by Ralph Crawford in 1981, numbered 15/100, 31 cm tall, weight 3.6kg. [Rocky Marciano competed from 1947 to 1955, and was world Heavyweight Champion 1952-1956]
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Rocky Marciano: replica Heavyweight Championship belt, crafted from metal, leather and satin, 112 cm long, weighs 3.3kg. [Similar in size and detail to the one awarded to Marciano by ring magazine for his knockout victory over Joe Walcott on September 23, 1952]
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Rocky Marciano: display comprising publicity photograph signed 'To Dwight, Hi Thanks, rocky Marciano', window mounted with another photograph of 'Eisenhower & rocky Marciano', framed & glazed, overall 61 x 86 cm, with CoA.
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Rocky Marciano: display with vintage photograph of rocky fighting over a life-saving ring with 'Johnny', signed by rocky Marciano & endorsed 'To the Greatest, best of Luck to you Johnny', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 41 x 34 cm, with Jsa authentication letter of authenticity.
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Rocky Marciano: display comprising signature on reverse of postcard, mounted with another photograph 'Marciano Ko's Walcott', framed & glazed, overall 55 x 44 cm.
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Rocky Marciano: Americo, New York city menu 'Rocky Marciano - undefeated hevyweight champion of the world!' showing cartoons of his defeated opponents with printed autograph in black at L/L plus original signature in red ink 'Paul McSweeney - rocky Marciano' in the middle, framed & glazed, overall 31 x 43 cm.
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Rocky Marciano V Roland La Starza: 1953 full ticket 'International boxing club of New York Inc, Presents, Champion rocky Marciano vs Challenger Roland La Starza, world Heavyweight Championship - 15 Rounds, at polo grounds, Thur eve Sept.24 1953. Press box photographer Messenger', VG/Ex condition. [The 1953 Fight of the year was stopped in an eleventh round Tko as Marciano battered La Starza relentlessly, at one point knocking him clean through the ropes]
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Rocky Marciano V Don Cockell: 1955 ticket stub 'Rocky Marciano vs Don Cockell, Heavyweight Championship of the world - 15 Rounds, Monday eve, May 16, 1955, Kezar Stadium - San Francisco, Calif. Ringside', good condition. [Marciano battered Cockell from start to finish, en route to a stoppage in the 9th round]
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Rocky Marciano V Archie Moore: 1955 programme 'Rocky Marciano vs Archie Moore, Yankee Stadium, Sept.20, 1955', Fair/Good condition. Scarce. [After this fight, at the age of 31, Marciano decided to call it a career with an unbeaten 49-0 record, and is still the only heavyweight to finish his career undefeated]
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Floyd Mayweather Jr: display comprising signed boxing shorts, window mounted with replica Wbc belt & 13 photographs, framed & glazed, overall 94 x 139 cm, with CoA.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr: 'Everlast' 10oz boxing glove signed 'To John, Floyd Mayweather Jr'. [Signed at the Sacramento Kings season-opening basketball game on 11.2.2009, at which Mayweather Jr was the guest of honour]
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Carlos Monzon: 'Everlast' 12oz boxing glove signed by Carlos Monzon. Ex Les Wolff.
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Carlos Monzon V Tony Mundine: 1974 full ticket 'Luna park, 5 Octubre 1974, Carlos Monzon vs Tony Mundine, Campenato Mundial', signed by Carlos Monzon, good condition with attendance puncture, with Bob Pace CoA. [Mundine challenged Carlos Monzon for the WBA world Middleweight title but lost by knockout in the 7th round; during his 16-year career, Mundine was undefeated by any Australian boxer]
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Archie Moore: Double-page colour poster titled 'The rock and the Mongoose' from 'The Ring' magazine showing 1955 rocky Marciano V Archie Moore fight, signed at base by Archie Moore, framed & glazed, overall 41 x 30 cm.
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Eric 'El Terrible' Morales: 'Everlast' 12oz boxing glove signed 'Eric Morales' in black ink, with international boxing hall of Fame CoA.
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Jose Napoles: print 'Jose Napoles.. Welterweight Champion of the World' by Ted Carroll 1970, dedicated in Spanish and signed 'J Napoles', size 29 x 37 cm.
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Philadelphia Jack O'Brien: vintage photograph in suit signed 'To My friend Harry brown, with kindest regards, Phil Jack O'Brien, 3/15/35', framed & glazed, overall 23 x 28 cm. [Philadelphia Jack O'Brien was world light Heavyweight Champion 1905, but abondoned the title in order to fight at heavyweight; Nat Fleischer ranked him as the second-best all-time light Heavyweight]
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Manuel Ortiz V Luis Castello: 1944 'Official program, Olympic boxing, Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, calf Nov.14, 1944', Fair/Good condition, together with 1949 'The main Event' magazine & 1948 Topps 'Boxing Champions' card #22. Scarce programme. [Manuel Ortez retained his world Bantamweight title by Tko in the 9th round] (quantity 3 items)
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Manny Pacquiao: black 'Lonsdale' boxing glove signed in silver pen by Manny Pacquiao; plus specially printed souvenir gloves for Pacquiao V Cotto and Pacquiiao V Clottey. (quantity 3 items)
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Manny Pacquiao: gold 'Team Pacquiao' 20oz boxing glove signed by Manny Pacquiao.
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Manny Pacquiao: red 'Team Pacquiao' boxing glove signed by Manny Pacquiao.
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Bennie Paret V Emile Griffith: 1961 'Official souvenir program, Bennie 'Kid' Paret vs Emile Griffith, 15 Rounds, at the Miami beach Convention hall, Saturday, April 1, 1961', Fair/Good condition, signed on front cover by Emile Griffith. Scarce. [Griffth knocked out Paret in the 13th round to win the world Welterweight Championship]
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Vic. Patrick & Ron Richards: Hand-coloured 1940s photograph titled 'Vic Patrick, Light-weight Champion of Australia', on mount, framed & glazed, overall 49 x 60 cm; also large b/w photograph titled 'Ron Richards', attached to mount, framed & glazed, overall 44 x 54 cm; plus scrapbook of 1940s-60s boxing press clippings. (quantity 3 items)
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Floyd Patterson V Sonny Liston: 1962 'World Heavyweight Championship, Tuesday evening, September 25th, Champion Floyd Patterson vs Challenger Sonny Liston, Comiskey park, Chicago, official souvenir Program', Fair/Good condition. Scarce. [The stronger and bigger Liston Ko'd Patterson in the first round]
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Sugar ray Robinson: bronze sculpture 'Sugar ray Robinson - Unanimous Choice as Greatest pound for pound Fighter Ever' by master sculptor Gregory Glasson, signed by artist, height 80 cm, weight 21.7kg. [See also lot 1558]
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Sugar ray Robinson: 'Tufwear' boxing glove signed 'Round 15 lounge, to Richie, sugar ray Robinson'.
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Sugar ray Robinson: Hand-drawn portrait dedicated 'Drawn especially for a grand pair of fellows bill & Tom Moore, Ted Carroll 1965' and signed l'To my friends Tom & bill, best Wishes, sugar ray Robinson' at L/L, size 28 x 34 cm.
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Sugar ray Robinson: vintage studio photograph with faded signature at upper left 'To John, the best always, sugar ray Robinson', stuck to mount with sellotape, framed & glazed, overall 35 x 42 cm.
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Sugar ray Robinson: colourful magazine advert with bold signature 'Best Wishes, to bill, sugar ray Robinson', framed & glazed, overall 26 x 30 cm.
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Sugar ray Robinson: 'Police Gazette's gallery of Champions, sugar ray Robinson' poster signed at left 'Best Wishes, sugar ray Robinson' and dated '4/21/56' at L/R, size 23 x 32 cm.
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Sugar ray Robinson: bronze statue engraved 'Sugar ray Robinson', on marble base with plaque engraved 'The King, sugar ray Robinson, pound for pound Greatest boxer Ever........', 24 cm tall, weight 1.5kg.
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Sugar ray Robinson: group of 1950s-60s press photographs (32) many with captions; and reprinted photographs (24). (quantity 56 items)
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Sugar ray Robinson, sugar ray Leonard & Muhammad Ali: display with photograph of the three boxing champions, framed with autograph pages signed by sugar ray Robinson, sugar ray Leonard & Muhammad Ali (the latter doubtful), framed & glazed, overall 42 x 44 cm.
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Sugar ray Robinson golden gloves programme: 1939 '12th Annual Intercity golden gloves. Sponsored by the Chicago Tribune Charities Inc. And the New York news Welfare Association Inc, Chicago Stadium, March 29, 1939', winners marked in pencil, otherwise fine condition. Rare. [Inside is a small image of Robinson with his personal biography; he reportedly finished his amateur career with an 85-0 record with 69 knockouts, 40 coming in the first round]
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Sugar ray Robinson V Flashy Sebastian: 1947 full ticket 'Madison square garden, Friday evening, Aug.29th, 1947, Legion boxing show, ray sugar Robinson vs Flashy Sebastian. Balcony Admission'. VG-Ex condition in Psa case. [Sugar ray Robinson won by Ko at 1:02 in round 1]
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Sugar ray Robinson V Randolph Turpin: 1951 programme 'The Middleweight Championship of the world, London, Earls court, 10th July 1951, Jack Solomons Presents, ray Robinson V Randolph Turpin', Fair/Good condition. Scarce. [In one of the great sporting upsets, Turpin outfought the hitherto invincible sugar ray to win the world title]
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Sugar ray Robinson V rocky Graziano: 1952 programme 'The international boxing club, Presents at Chicago Stadium, the sugar vs the rock, sugar ray Robinson Champion, rocky Graziano Challenger, for the Middleweight Championship, April 16, 1952', Fair/Good condition. Scarce. [The bout featured a climactic third round, first with knockdown by Graziano, and then a furious knockout by sugar ray to retain the title]
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Rocky Balboa V Apollo creed: resin sculpture 'Rivals' showing Sylvester Stallone & Carl Weathers from rocky II, by South African sculptor Giovanni Tchoeman in 1979, 29 cm tall, weight 2.97kg.
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Rocky Balboa: statue from 'Rocky III' by Hollywood Collectibles, numbered 212/750, 48 cm tall, weight 4.5kg.
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Rocky Balboa: 'Rocky Balboa Italian stallion Version' 1/6 scale fully-posable action figure in unopened original box, made by hot toys Mms 61.
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Lionel rose: bronze sculpture 'Lionel Rose' by master sculptor Stephen Glassborow, signed by artist, numbered 7/15 and dated 09, height 60 cm, weight 20.5kg, signed by Lionel rose on the plinth.
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Lionel rose: signature on large photograph 'Lionel rose (far right) with family, friends & dog, Jacksons track, Drouin, Victoria', limited edition 7 of 20, framed & glazed, overall 112 x 91 cm, with CoA.
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Lionel rose: colour photograph of Lionel rose with Elvis Presley signed 'The King & I, Lionel Rose', window mounted with photo-montage, framed & glazed, overall 63 x 93 cm, with CoA.
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Lionel rose: acrylic on canvas painting of Lionel rose by the artist Zitt, signed by the artist at lower right, overall 100 x 75 cm.
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Lionel rose: print 'Best of the best - Lionel Rose' by Joe Zappulla, signed by Lionel rose & the artist, framed & glazed, overall 81 x 51 cm, with CoA.
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Lionel rose: print 'Lionel Rose' by Bryan Membrey, signed by Lionel rose & the artist, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 62 x 78 cm, with CoA.
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Lionel rose V Johnny Famechon: print of Lionel rose & Johnny Famechon by Vincent Fantauzzo, signed by both boxers and the artist, limited edition 55/300, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 62 x 84 cm.
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Lionel rose & Johnny Famechon: white boxing glove signed by Lionel rose & Johnny Famechon.
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Barney Ross V Henry Armstrong: 1938 full ticket 'Madison square garden bowl, Welterweight Championship, Barney Ross vs Henry Armstrong, Thursday evening, May 26, 1938. 2nd Circle', Fair/Good condition, rounded corner lower right. [Henry Armstrong won a fifteen round decision to capture the world Welterweight Title]
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Alan Rudkin & fighting Harada: 'Supatuff' 10oz boxing glove signed by Alan Rudkin & fighting Harada, two of Lionel Rose's most famous opponents.
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Tommy Ryan V kid Carter: 1902 full ticket to Sept 15 1902 match for 'Middlewight Championship Contest', attractive red and black printing, minor staple holes at left, in Psa slab graded Fr 1.5. [World Middlewight Champion Tommy Ryan defended his title by stopping challenger kid Carter in six rounds at the international Athletic club in Fort Erie, Ontario]
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Max Schmeling: Typed letter on 'Max Schmeling, Endicott, N.Y.' letterhead dated May 28, 1930 and signed in black ink, with Jsa letter of authenticity. [Max Schmeling was heavyweight champion of the world from 1930-1932]
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Max Schmeling: 'Everlast' brown 16oz boxing glove signed by Max S cmeling, with Bob Pace CoA #1394.
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Max Schmeling V Joe Louis: display comprising signed photograph of Max Schmeling, window mounted with Joe Louis signed 'Hall of Fame' fact sheet, framed & glazed, overall 81 x 50 cm.
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Jack Sharkey: photograph of Jack Sharkey signed 'To Terry Frederick, My luck always, Jack Sharkey, 7/8/80', framed & glazed, overall 21 x 26 cm. [Jack Sharkey was world Heavyweight Champion 1932-33]
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'Mysterious Billy' Smith V 'Barbados Joe' Walcott: 1900 full ticket 'New Broadway Athletic club, Friday, May 4, 1900, Smith vs Walcott', very clean front and back. [Smith has been called the dirtiest fighter ever, with multiple bouts against Walcott famous in boxing history for their 'no holds barred' style of combat. Smith was disqualified a record thirteen times during his career for elbows, headbutts, kneeing and even biting; he still lost this one in a twenty-five round decision]
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John L Sullivan: large studio photograph signed upper right 'Compliments of John L Sullivan, to my friend Bob Hosking, July 7th 1908', framed & glazed, overall 45 x 55 cm. One of the finest Sullivan autographed relics known. [John L. Sullivan was the last great bare-knuckle champion and the first national sports hero of America. No one had ever seen the likes of the 'Boston strong Boy', who toured the nation, taking on all comers, with an offer of $1,000 if they could last four rounds: no one could. With…
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John L Sullivan: Hand-written four-page letter on 'The Sydney' hotel letterhead dated Sydney, Nova Scotia, June 20th 1914, to Frank Hanley and signed in full 'John L Sullivan', plus the original 'Cape Breton Island Exhibition' mailing envelope addressed in Sullivan's hand and Canada Kgv 2c Rd stamp tied Sydney 'Jun 30/1914' machine cancel.
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John L Sullivan: vintage cabinet card photograph by Reynold's photo Co., Chicago, generally good condition.
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John L Sullivan: silk image mounted on card inscribed 'Woven in pure silk by T. Stevens, Coventry' depicting Sullivan wearing patriotic red, white and blue sash around his waist, generally good condition, some ageing to cardboard matte.
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John L Sullivan: metal painted statue inscribed 'John L. The best Bet for Every Round' on base, made by 'Alfa display Co., New York City', 27 cm tall, weight 0.95kg.
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John L Sullivan: 1960s advertising display for 'Antique Bourbon' showing John L Sullivan in classic boxing pose with stool and water pail, 115 cm tall, some cracks to base and the right arm has been re-attached.
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John L Sullivan: bust in cold-cast bronze, numbered 11/150, 29 cm tall, weight 4.2kg.
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John L Sullivan: statue inscribed 'John L Sullivan 1888', bronzed resin, 33 cm tall, weight 1.75kg.
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John L Sullivan: 1950s Carstairs Whisky adverting board 'Carstairs Gives You the Winner! John L.Sullivan, Heavyweight Champion (1889-1892)', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 43 x 65 cm.
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John L Sullivan V James J Corbett: display 'John L Sullivan vs James J Corbett, first world Heavyweight boxing title Fight - 1892', comprising rare full ticket to 'Heavyweight Championship of the World' bout on September 7th 1892; John L Sullivan 1907 handwritten signed letter on Bellevue Hotel, new jersey letterhead; James J Corbett handwritten signed letter on the brown Hotel, Louisville letterhead; window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 81 x 48 cm.
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Johnny Tapia: 'Everlast' 12oz boxing glove signed 'God Bless You, Johnny Tapia' in black ink, international boxing hall of Fame CoA.
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Dick tiger: print 'Dick tiger.. Middleweight and light Heavyweight Champion of the World' by Ted Carroll 1967, signed 'To Tom and bill Moore, best Wishes from Dick Tiger', size 28 x 36 cm.
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Felix Trinidad V Oscar de La Hoya: 1999 'Fight of the Millenium' scarf signed by both boxers, framed & glazed, overall 47 x 47 cm.
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Kostya Tszyu: display comprising signed boxing shorts, window mounted with background image, limited edition 1/300, framed & glazed, overall 104 x 81 cm.
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Kostya Tszyu: display comprising signed boxing glove, window mounted with colour photograph, framed & glazed, overall 71 x 65 cm.
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Kostya Tszyu: display 'Kostya Tszyu/World Champion' comprising signed photograph, window mounted with 11 other photographs, framed & glazed, overall 90 x 110 cm, with CoA.
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Kostya Tszyu: signed poster 'Winner Takes all - Kostya Tszyu', limited edition 158/500, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 77 x 82 cm.
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Kostya Tszyu: signature on boxing boot; plus pair of 'Kt Boxing' boxing gloves both signed by Kostya Tszyu and endorsed to John. (quantity 3 items)
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Gene Tunney: vintage photograph of Gene Tunney, signed 'Gene Tunney', framed & glazed, overall 21 x 26 cm. [Gene Tunney was world Heavyweight Champion 1926-28]
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Gene Tunney: vintage photograph of Gene Tunney tossing coin at football match, signed at base 'Lloyd, you are as young and fit today as on that memorable day. Congratulations Oct 17th 1941, Denver, Gene Tunney', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 54 x 42 cm.
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Gene Tunney V Jack Dempsey: 1927 programme 'For the World's heavy weight Championship, official souvenir, Gene Tunney Champion, Jack Dempsey Challenger, Soldiers' field, Spt.22, 1927, Chicago, Ill', Fair/Good condition. Rare. [Known as the 'Battle of the long Count', the fight took place at Chicago's soldiers field - billed as the largest stadium in the world - with attendance estimated at 104,000. In the seventh round, Dempsey unleashed a flurry of punches knocking the Tunney into the ropes, where he went…
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Mike Tyson: bust 'Mike Tyson' in cold-cast bronze, signed by the artist 'Gj Foster 1998' and numbered 'Sample of 300', 23 cm tall, weight 4.9kg.
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Mike Tyson: display 'Iron Mike Tyson' comprising signature on canvas print, window mounted with 19 photographs, framed & glazed, overall 95 x 115 cm, with framed CoA. (quantity 2 items)
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Mike Tyson: 'Everlast' boxing glove with hand-painted picture by Grill, signed by Mike Tyson, marked 'original 2/2'.
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Mike Tyson: 'Fenechs' boxing glove signed by Mike Tyson.
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Mike Tyson: colour photograph signed 'To John, Mike Tyson'; plus 'The Ring' magazine for February 1986 signed on front cover, both framed & glazed. (quantity 2 items)
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Mike Tyson: large figurine, plastic, with fabric boxing shorts (velcro sides) & laces in boots, 92 cm tall.
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Mike Tyson & Jeff Fenech: colour photograph signed 'Mike Tyson' & 'To My great Mate John, good Luck, Jeff Fenech', framed & glazed, overall 27 x 22 cm.
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Jersey Joe Walcott: photograph of jersey Joe Walcott in boxing pose, signed 'Jersey Joe Walcott' in blue ink, framed & glazed, overall 23 x 28 cm. [Jersey Joe Walcott was world Heavyweight Champion 1951-52]
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Jersey Joe Walcott V rocky Marciano: 1952 programme 'James D Norris - Herman Taylor present, World's Heavyweight Championship, jersey Joe Walcott Champion vs rocky Marciano Challenger, Municipal Stadium, Sept.23, 1952', Fair/Good condition. Scarce. [Marciano was behind early, but rallied & stopped Walcott with a magnificent right hand in the 13th round to win the title]
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Jersey Joe Walcott V rocky Marciano: 1952 full ticket 'Municipal Stadium, Tuesday evening, September 23, 1952, jersey Joe Walcott vs rocky Marciano, World's Heavyweight Championship, 15 Rounds. Reserved Seat', Fair/Good condition minor staining, in Psa case. [Marciano landed one of the most famous punches in boxing history, stopping jersey Joe Walcott in the 13th round to win the world Heavyweight Title]
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Jess Willard: small photograph signed 'Jess Willard' in blue ink at base, framed & glazed, overall 10 x 15 cm. [Jess Willard was world Heavyweight Champion 1915-1919]
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Jess Willard V Jack Dempsey: 1919 official programme 'Souvenir of the Willard-Dempsey boxing exhibition, held at Toledo, Ohio', endosed at top 'Property of Phil Henning', some tape repairs to spine. Rare. [This world Heavyweight Championship contest saw Dempsey win the title in the third round by knockout]
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Jess Willard V Jack Dempsey: display with 1919 full ticket 'Boxing exhibition - 12 Rounds, under the auspices of the Toledo Athletic club, Toledo, Ohio, Willard - Dempsey, July 4th, 1919. Bleacher', mounted with reprinted fight photograph & later boxing card, framed & glazed, overall 35 x 47 cm.
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