The Knockout Boxing Program - August 23, 1947 - Gene Burton and Benny Calla
Item Description
August 23, 1947
Front Cover Subject(s) – Gene Burton
Back Cover Subject(s) – Benny Calla
Featured Fight(s)
Gene Burton vs. Larry Cisneros, Benny Calla vs. Chuey Figueroa
Some of the boxers pictured inside include:
Liege Drew, Chuey Figueroa, Tommy Campbell, Nick Diaz, Manuel Ortiz, Bobby Yaeger with John Thomas, Fabela Chavez, Vinnie Vines, Eddie Prince, Tony Motisi
Some of the Wrestlers pictured include:
Lucky Simonovich, Billy Varga, Vic Christy
Los Angeles publication which was published to serve as a souvenir fight program for the various Boxing & Wrestling promotions in the area on that particular week. In many cases this was the only program issued for the fights listed. I believe this was probably distributed at the various fight venues and possibly at news-stands in the area.
SIZE - About 8 3/4" x 11 3/4" inches. 16 pages including covers.
CONDITION - About VG/EX condition with general handling wear. 3 hole punch from binder storage.
PRICE - $19.95
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