Welterweight and middleweight champion of the world and member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame who died in a plane crash en route to America for a rematch with then-champion Jake LaMotta. For his first defence Cerdan returned to the United States, where he fought Jake LaMotta in Detroit. Cerdan was knocked down in round one, his shoulder was dislocated, and he had to give up after the tenth round. It would be the last fight of Cerdan's life. A contract was signed for a rematch and Cerdan went to training camp for it, traveling to it, the Lockheed L-749 Constellation crashed into Monte Redondo (São Miguel Island, Azores), killing all 11 crew members and 37 passengers on board, including Cerdan and the famous French violinist Ginette Neveu, while approaching the intermediate stop airport at Santa Maria. Days later, LaMotta lauded Cerdan as a great sportsman. Cerdan's record was 111 wins and 4 losses, with 66 wins by knockout. Vintage glossy 6 x 8.5 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in French (translated): “To the great painter ‘Nivernais’ with all my admiration, Marcel Cerdan, le 34-7-47.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges and scattered creasing. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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