Description: On Monday, July 8, 1889 history was made in the small sawmill community of Richburg, Mississippi. This was the site chosen for the LAST BARE KNUCKLE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT. The Champion, John L. Sullivan agreed to fight Jake Kilrain. The site was somewhat secret due to the illegal nature of the sport which at the time was outlawed in 38 states. The fight lasted 2 hours and 16 minutes. Kilrain’s corner threw in the sponge in the 76th round to end it. Kilrain had a broken nose, a split lip and one eye swollen shut and just could not continue. Offered here today is T220 Champions trading card that commemorates this historic boxing event. The card was issued by Mecca cigarettes as part of their champion athlete and prize fighter series. It is been graded Very Good VG 3 by PSA.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Wayne, New Jersey
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Player: John L. Sullivan
Card Manufacturer: Mecca
Season: 1910
Vintage: Yes
Original/Reprint: Original
Year Manufactured: 1910
Year: 1910
Grade: 3
Sport: Boxing
Card Size: Tobacco
Player/Athlete: John Sullivan
Autographed: No
Type: Sports Trading Card
