Lightweight champion of the world from 1956-1962, making 11 successful defenses before losing his crown to Carlos Ortiz. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brown putting on his head gear, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “Joe Brown, World Champion, to Jim It was a very very long time but really worth it! ‘the champ,’” with Brown continuing listing his accolades on reverse. Reverse also bears a Los Angeles Times photography label. In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, and impressions from notations on reverse. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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