Heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1935 to 1937. Vintage fountain pen signature, “James J. Braddock,” on an off-white 7.25 x 6 sheet of Braddock’s letterhead, proclaiming “Contender for Heavyweight Championship Title, Max Baer vs. James J. Braddock, June 13, 1935.” Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 8 x 10 photo of Braddock in a pugilistic pose. In fine condition, with a horizontal fold through last line of letterhead affecting nothing. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
