APOSTOLI, FRED-MELIO BETTINA FULL TICKET (1940)

On January 5, 1940 at Madison Square Garden in New York light heavyweights Fred Apostoli and Melio Bettina met in the main event. Apostoli prevailed in a hard fought battle winning a majority 12 round decision. "In as savage a light-heavyweight bout as has been seen in a local ring for years, Fred Apostoli, former world middleweight champion, conquered the stout-hearted but awkward Melio Bettina". Apostoli was down in each of the first three rounds, Bettina in the 10th. The referee and one judge gave it to Apostoli by 6-4-2 and 6-5-1, the other judge made it a 6-6 draw (New York Times). Offered here is an original, full, unused ticket for this event. This is an original, full, unused ticket which names the fighters and includes a section and seat number. Bold color and print. Stub firmly attached. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Minor edge wear. 2 1/4" x 6."