Nigerian boxer (1929–1971), born Richard Ihetu, who held middleweight and light heavyweight titles in the 1960s before his retirement and death from liver cancer at the age of 42. Uncommon glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Tiger in his boxing trunks with his gloves raised, signed and inscribed in brown ink, “To Bob R. Oppel, Good luck, from Dick Tiger.” In very good condition, with scattered adhesive staining, a few light creases, and light smudging to a few letters of the last name. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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