Early Access Briggs, Shannon-sultan Ibragimov Stubless Ticket (2002) Twin Pack [jPfb3a1S]

HISTORY: On June 2, 2002 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City WBO heavyweight champion Sahannon Briggs defended his title against Sultan Ibragimov. Ibragimov won a unanimous 12 round decision and the title.  Shannon Briggs 48-4-1 (42 KOs) vs. Sultan Ibragimov 20-0-1 (17 KOs) The fight, originally scheduled for March 10th, was postponed as Briggs fell ill with pneumonia. According to Ibragimov, his former coach Panama Lewis warned him that Briggs was going to look for an excuse to pull out of the fight. There were rumours about Briggs pulling out of the fight again, which Ibragimov described as a tactic from Briggs' team to disrupt Ibragimov's training process. In preparation for the fight, Ibragimov teamed up with Jeff Mayweather, who became his head coach. Ibragimov also became a member of Mayweather's boxing gym. At 273 pounds, Briggs was as heavy as he had been in his career. Briggs entered having won 12 consecutive bouts dating back over 5 years, when he was defeated by Jameel McCline.. Briggs announced his retirement immediately following the bout. Offered here is an original, on site, stubless ticket for this event.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, on site, stubless ticket which names the fighters and includes a section, row and seat number. Bold color and print.  Has a crease. No tears. Clean front and back. 2" x 3 1/2."