Consign Your Best Items with Lelands. We Also Pay Cash on the Spot! Learn More Here.
1892 Sullivan vs. Corbett Heavyweight Championship Ticket Unused Ticket (PSA 4)
This full unused ticket from the John L. Sullivan vs. James J. “Gentleman Jim” Corbett Heavyweight Championship in 1892 is an outstanding piece of boxing history. This fight was a milestone in the sport, as it was the first heavyweight bout in which the participants wore gloves. Corbett was a new breed of boxer who studied the science of the sport. In the much anticipated match, held in New Orleans, he performed brilliantly, countering Sullivan’s attacks and bullish charges, In the 21st round, Sullivan was exhausted and Corbett knocked him out with a right hand. Corbett successfully defended his crown through 1897. Sullivan never fought again. Both Sullivan and Corbett were elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The ticket reads "John L. Sullivan and Jas. J. Corbett Grand Glove Contest For The Heavyweight Championship of the World At The Olympic Club, Wednesday, September 7, 1892. Nine O'Clock P.M. Purse $25,000. Tickets $15.00. Entrance Charles Street." The ticket measures 3.25" wide x 2.25" high. Encapsulated and PSA graded 4 (VG-EX).
Past Sports Card, Memorabilia, Non-Sports Card and Collecitble Auction Items
Other past auction items that may be of interest to you.
1966 Muhammad Ali-Cleveland Williams Fight Poster
Dempsey and Firpo Lithograph by George Bellows (1923-24)
John C. Heenan Presentation "Heenan v Sayers" Scrimshaw Shell (1860)
1926 Tunney vs. Dempsey Fight Program.
1887 John L. Sullivan Lorillard Card
Joe Louis WWII Mini Poster (7x10”)
Muhammad Ali Memorabilia & Autograph Collection (15)
