Rare handwritten manuscript, unsigned, one page both sides, 6 x 9, May 5, 1968. A fascinating diatribe on the state of boxing, in part: “Today boxer are paper tigers sport ran by and controlled by men of greed little interest in long range planning for the good of all and Fed Gov is partially to blame. Classic image of game gallant gladiators in battle giving their all suffered by this mockery criticized few punches were thrown dance & stabbed…Black Athlete. Sport long been good in its pride at being one of few areas of Am society in which Negro found opportunity & equality.” In fine condition, with scattered light stains and a small repaired edge tear. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Extremely interesting content in a very scarce format.
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