1946 JOE LOUIS vs. BILLY CONN, PSA GRADED BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TICKET

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1946 JOE LOUIS vs. BILLY CONN
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FULL TICKET
PSA 4 (VG-EX)
There are only 2 tickets graded higher in the world!
JUNE 19, 1946
Yankee Stadium
Extremely Rare!
Professional Sports Authentication (PSA 4)
Serial # 51715625
A gorgeous PSA graded Authentic Original Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn Full Heavyweight Championship Boxing Ticket from
Yankee Stadium on June 19, 1946
Professional Sports Authentication graded Authentic
See images for yourself.  Amazing condition and stored in a smoke free home.
There are only 2 tickets graded higher in population!
Grading provides buyers with peace of mind knowing they have a card in good condition and the protective graded holder will keep the card safe in the mail, in your collection and for display purposes.
Not only is the card in Excellent condition, the PSA display case has been in storage and in smoke free home.
Graded by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)
PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Serial Number: 51715625
Stored in smoke free home
In a long-delayed rematch of their 1941 bout, Billy Conn and Joe Louis took five years and the interruption of a World War to get back in the ring together again. Considered a disappointment due to the crowd of just 40,000, Louis easily beat Conn by knockout. This full ticket was never used and from the 0 Mezzanine level.
Authentic, Full and Unused Ticket for the World Heavyweight Championship boxing match of Joe Louis vs Billy Conn on June 19, 1946 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. This ticket is from that very memorable re-match of these two warriors, which took place at Yankee Stadium 75 year ago. "Louis vs. Conn II" was the first World Heavyweight Title Fight broadcast on television. It was shown on NBC. Louis stopped Conn by KO in eight rounds during this significant contest to retain his World Heavyweight Title.
Ticket is in VG - EX condition overall. Please see close-up photos for detailed information on condition (excuse the glare due to lighting).
EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND, especially in this strong condition with only 2 tickets in existence graded in this condition!
Joe Louis
Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981) was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949 who is widely considered one of the greatest fighters of all time. The “Brown Bomber” was one of the sport’s most popular figures and is regarded as the first African American to be considered a national sports hero. Joe Louis began his amateur career in 1932, and in 1933, Louis won the Detroit-area Golden Gloves Novice Division championship for the light heavyweight classification -- later losing in the Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. By the end of his amateur career, Louis' record was 50 wins against 4 losses, with 43 knockouts. Louis was a participant in two of the boxing’s most famous fights – both against Max Schmeling. The first fight between Louis and Schmeling took place on June 19, 1936, with the German-born boxer defeating Louis. The 1938 rematch ended with Louis claiming victory. Following the United States’ entrance into World War II, Louis enlisted in the US Army, eventually promoted to the rank of sergeant. Louis made 25 defenses of his Heavyweight title from 1937 to 1948, and was a world champion for 11 years and 10 months -- both records in the heavyweight division. In his time as a fighter, Joe Louis had 72 fights, knocking out 54 opponents. Louis failed to regain the championship when he returned to the ring in 1950, and when Rocky Marciano knocked him out in 1951. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.
Billy Conn
William David “Billy” Conn (October 8, 1917 - May 29, 1993) was a proficient professional fighter who is perhaps best remembered for his series of fights with Joe Louis in the 1940s. Conn, nicknamed “The Pittsburgh Kid,” joined the professional ranks in 1934. His foray into the sport was less stellar, however, as Billy lost six of his first 14 bouts. It wasn’t long, however, before he became seemingly invincible, winning 27 consecutive fights and in 1939 outpointing Melio Bettina in 15 rounds to capture the World Light Heavyweight Championship. Conn would defend his title on three separate occasions—winning all three—while topping other boxing greats such as Bob Pastor and Lee Savold in non-title matches. Conn would earn his spot in boxing history, however, for his bouts versus boxing legend Joe Louis, the first of which came in 1941. Conn relinquished his title in the hope of becoming the first World Light Heavyweight Champion to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Conn appeared to be on the verge of making that a reality when he and the “Brown Bomber” met on June 18. His speed and agility had him ahead on the scorecards until the 13th round when he unwisely tried to knock out Louis. He was unsuccessful … and shortly thereafter was on the receiving end of a Louis knockout punch. Conn defeated future Hall of Famer Tony Zale in a 1942 fight that would be his last before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Billy did not return to ring until 1946 … when his first bout was a rematch with Louis. Held at Yankee Stadium on June 19, the fight—the first World Heavyweight Championship bout ever televised—ended with Conn being knocked out in the 8th round. On December 10, 1948, he and Louis met in Chicago for a public exhibition. It was the last time Conn would step into the ring. He retired after 77 bouts, compiling a 64-12-1 professional record with 16 knockouts.
Must own and great collectible for any Boxing, Joe Louis, Billy Conn and historical memorabilia fans and collectors.
PSA Population 2, Population Higher 2
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