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Robert Fitzsimmons

One of heavyweight boxing’s most elusive champions

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One of heavyweight boxing’s most elusive champions

Legendary boxer (1863–1917) who was the sport’s first three-division world champion, winning the middleweight title in 1891, the heavyweight title in 1897, and the light-heavyweight title in 1903. Scarce and desirable ink signature, “Training quarters, Bergin Beach, July 27/1900, Merrily yours, Robert Fitzsimmons,” on an off-white lined 5.25 x 3.5 slip. Slip is affixed to a 6.5 x 7 heavier stock sheet, along with a signature of his wife Rosalie. In very good condition, with overall toning from adhesive on reverse. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #353 - Ended January 23, 2010





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