June 2010 Catalog > Sports > Boxing
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Lot 797: Amazing 1951 Sugar Ray Robinson Stone Litho Site Poster
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This lithograph was printed from stone, and features the popular Italian brand of vermouth, "Cinzano", across the bottom in its trademark blue and red colors. This piece is desired by both Cinzano and boxing collectors, and is the only one of its kind known to exist. The poster measures 17 x 25", and showcases "Sugar" Ray Robinson, "Champion of the World", in his fight against Belgian-born Cyrille Delannoit, the "Ex Champion of Europe". The top left corner, written in Italian, translates to "Sunday, July 1st...", and the year of this fight was in 1951. This great fight was held in Torino, Italy, where "Sugar" Ray beat Delannoit in the third round. The poster is in excellent condition with its deep periwinkle blue color, bright red, and beige. A toast, to Cinzano and to boxers all over the world.
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