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Auction House:
Abacus Auctions
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Sporting - Boxing
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Jack Johnson: vintage photograph of Jack Johnson exercising with medicine ball, signed 'From Champion Jack Johnson, to My Pal Johnny, 1915', framed & glazed, overall 24 x 29 cm. ***
*** Bob Fitzsimmons: Three-page typewritten letter on 'Bob Fitzsimmons, Champion of all Champions' letterhead, dated New York October 30th 1896 to Mr Beck, regarding his bout with Jim Corbet including '...to tell you the candid truth, I don't think he wants… ***
*** John L Sullivan V James J Corbett: display 'John L Sullivan vs James J Corbett, first world Heavyweight boxing title Fight - 1892', comprising rare full ticket to 'Heavyweight Championship of the World' bout on September 7th 1892; John L Sullivan 1907… ***
*** Trophy shield with brass boxer and plaque 'Bomber Command, Boxing Championships 1938, Fly, Runner Up, Eh Richards'; plus boxing posters (12) including 'Fenech v Calvin Grove' signed by Jeff Fenech. ***
*** Jess Willard V Jack Dempsey: 1919 official programme 'Souvenir of the Willard-Dempsey boxing exhibition, held at Toledo, Ohio', endosed at top 'Property of Phil Henning', some tape repairs to spine. Rare. [This world Heavyweight Championship contest saw… ***
*** Jack Johnson: signed letter on 'Match Johnson-Moran' letterhead to Cf Bertelli of the New-York American accepting his offer of $3000 to write stories for the paper, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 42 x 48 cm, with Jsa authentication letter of… ***
*** Jersey Joe Walcott V rocky Marciano: 1952 full ticket 'Municipal Stadium, Tuesday evening, September 23, 1952, jersey Joe Walcott vs rocky Marciano, World's Heavyweight Championship, 15 Rounds. Reserved Seat', Fair/Good condition minor staining, in Psa… ***
*** James J Corbett V Bob Fitzsimmons: rare boxing glove-shaped programme 'Contest for the Worlds Championship, Carson, Nevada, March 17th 1897', 20 pages plus covers, includes photographs of the contestants with biographies, published in San Francisco with… ***
*** John L Sullivan: large studio photograph signed upper right 'Compliments of John L Sullivan, to my friend Bob Hosking, July 7th 1908', framed & glazed, overall 45 x 55 cm. One of the finest Sullivan autographed relics known. [John L. Sullivan was the last… ***
*** John L Sullivan: Hand-written four-page letter on 'The Sydney' hotel letterhead dated Sydney, Nova Scotia, June 20th 1914, to Frank Hanley and signed in full 'John L Sullivan', plus the original 'Cape Breton Island Exhibition' mailing envelope addressed… ***
*** Jack Johnson: book 'Jack Johnson - in the ring - and Out' by Jack Johnson [Chicago, 1927], signed on the flyleaf 'To My friend Frank Nachtman with good luck and best wishes from a good Pal, Jack Johnson, former Champ', with Psa letter of authenticity. ***
*** Jack Johnson: vintage photograph of Jack Johnson in boxing pose, signed 'Best Wishes to My friend Harry a Ringsly, from Jack Johnson', also handstamped at right 'Gus Wilsons training Camp', framed & glazed, overall 25 x 30 cm. ***
*** Muhammad Ali: 'Goat (Greatest of All Time): A Tribute to Muhammad Ali' by Muhammad Ali & Jeff Koons, limited edition 906/1000 signed by both (Cologne, 2001); together with 4 photographic silver gelatin prints signed by Howard Bingham & Muhammad Ali.… ***
*** Jack Johnson V Tommy Burns: display comprising cover of Burns-Johnson boxing Contest programme (tatty); Jack Johnson poster; 1946 'The Springfield Union' newspaper with story on Jack Johnson's death in an auto accident; scrapbook page signed by Jack… ***
*** Bob Fitzsimmons: display with autograph page signed 'Robert Fitzsimmons, a man's a man for a' that', mounted with three photographs and a trade card, framed & glazed, overall 39 x 63 cm, with Les Wolff sports CoA. ***
*** Jake Kilrain: Hand-written letter on 'Kilrain & Adler's Hotel, Baltimore' letterhead, dated Feb.7th, 1895 and signed in black ink 'Jake Kilrain', some edge wear. [Jake Kilrain was a famous American bare-knuckle fighter of the 1880s, and is best known for… ***
*** 1951 'Boxing's Famous Champions' Carstairs Whisky advertising pennant listing Champions from 1882-1951, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 66 x 72 cm. ***
*** Autographed boxing glove 'Everlast' mounted in ring, slightly faded signatures of eight Heavyweight boxing Champs - Muhammad Ali, Riddock Bowe, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield & George Foreman, in perspex display… ***
*** Jack Johnson V Jim Flynn: souvenir silk 'Johnson=Flynn, World's Championship Bout, Las Vegas, new Mexico, July 4th 1912', with colour images of Jack Johnson & Jim Flynn and central image of large hotel/casino with racetrack in foreground, window mounted,… ***
*** Muhammad Ali: 'Everlast' 16oz boxing glove with hand-painted picture, signed 'Muhammad Ali/Aka/Cassius Clay' in black ink, with Bob Pace CoA. ***
*** Boxing gloves signed by Barry Michael, Charkey Ramon, Andrew Maloney (gold medal 2014 Commonwealth Games), 'Fearless' Fred Casey, Gary Ford & one other. (Qty 6 items) ***
*** Muhammad Ali: bronze bust 'Three time world Heavyweight Champion - Muhammad Ali' by master sculptor Ralph Crawford, signed by artist, numbered 1/30 and dated 2006, height 39 cm, weighs 16kg. ***
*** Bob Fitzsimmons: vintage photograph of Bob Fitsimmons in formal wear with bold signature 'To Mr Ernest Shipman, with best Wishes, Bob Fitzsimmons, 'A Man's a man for a' that' July 30-1913', photograph a little faded, window mounted, framed & glazed,… ***
*** Bob Fitzsimmons: oversized horseshoe signed 'Robert Fitzsimmons, Feb 2 1901, to Cf Mathison' (editor and publisher of 'The boxing and sporting Gazette'), size 17 x 15 cm, weight 1kg; together with 'The fighting blacksmith - the story of Bob Fitzsimmons'… ***
*** Lionel rose: bronze sculpture 'Lionel Rose' by master sculptor Stephen Glassborow, signed by artist, numbered 7/15 and dated 09, height 60 cm, weight 20.5kg, signed by Lionel rose on the plinth. ***
*** Sport: 1923 Collins 'Sports & Pastimes' (25); 1924 Franklyn Davey & Co 'Boxing' (25); 1927 Players 'Football Caricatures by Mac' (50); 1914 Wills 'Physical Culture' (50); generally fine to very fine. (Qty 150) ***
*** Sugar ray Robinson: 'Tufwear' boxing glove signed 'Round 15 lounge, to Richie, sugar ray Robinson'. ***
*** Muhammad Ali: animation cel 'The Greatest', signed by Muhammad Ali, limited edition 78/350, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 71 x 60 cm, with Warner Bros CoA. ***
*** Muhammad Ali: 'Everlast' 12oz boxing glove with hand-painted picture by Wayne Prokopiak, signed 'Muhammad Ali' in gold ink. ***
*** James J Corbett V Bob Fitzsimmons: 1895 full unused ticket for proposed match between heavyweight Champion James J Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons for October 31 1895 in Dallas, Texas, stubs attached, in Psa slab that notes it is trimmed (very slightly).… ***
*** Muhammad Ali: collection including framed prints (3); single record 'Black Super Man'; 5-disc DVD set 'Muhammad Ali - The Heavyweight King'; laminated posters (3). (Qty 8 items) ***
*** Autographed photographs album including Lennox Lewis, Michael Dokes, Leon Spinks, Carlos Zarate, Alan Minter, Arturo Gatti (3), Vince Dundee 1937, Miguel Canto, Jack kid Berg, Terry Norris, Eusebio Pedroza, Alfonso Zamora, Chris Byrd, Oleg Maskaev, Robbie… ***
*** Autographed photographs album including Tyson Fury, Ken Norton, Joe Frazier, Manny Pacquiao (5), Lionel rose, Jake La Motta (2), Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Michael Moorer, James Buster Douglas (2), Andre Ward, Kostya Tszyu (3), Saul Canelo Alvarez,… ***
*** Muhammad Ali: display comprising signed boxing trunks, window mounted with two photographs, framed & glazed, overall 93 x 111 cm, with Online Authentics No.Oa-8090203. ***
*** Jersey Joe Walcott V rocky Marciano: 1952 programme 'James D Norris - Herman Taylor present, World's Heavyweight Championship, jersey Joe Walcott Champion vs rocky Marciano Challenger, Municipal Stadium, Sept.23, 1952', Fair/Good condition. Scarce.… ***
*** Tommy Burns: Hand-written signed letter 'Sept 5/1953. Dear Vince Handley, Inclosed find photo of when I was Worlds Champion and 3 or 4 cards to give to those who really want Health... Always your friend in Christ love, Tommy Burns', framed & glazed,… ***
*** Rocky Marciano: replica Heavyweight Championship belt, crafted from metal, leather and satin, 112 cm long, weighs 3.3kg. [Similar in size and detail to the one awarded to Marciano by ring magazine for his knockout victory over Joe Walcott on September 23,… ***
*** Cassius clay V Archie Moore: 1962 ticket stub 'La Memorial sports Arena, Thur eve Nov.15, 1962 - 7:30 PM, 12 Rounds - Heavyweight Elimination, Archie Moore vs Cassius clay. Orchestra Ringside', good condition (staple hole upper right and cancellation… ***
*** Autographs on video cases noted Lionel Rose, Jeff Fenech, Dennis Lillee, Kevin Sheedy, Robert Harvey, Peter Hudson, Dennis Pagan & Wayne Carey. (Qty 7) ***
*** Autographs 1930s-2000s collection with signed postcards/photographs (18), pieces (16) & covers (2) including Len Harvey, Sigi Tennenbaum, Jackie Daniel, Bobby Dunlop, Manoel Santos, Carmen Rotolo, Bill De Belin, Rocky Gattellari, Jack Pettifer, Hughie… ***
*** Muhammad Ali: 'Ringside' boxing glove with hand-painted picture by Jamie Pike, signed 'To Ted/ Muhammad Ali/ 6-22-92' in black ink. ***
*** Muhammad Ali & Angelo Dundee: 'Ringside' 10oz boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali & trainer Angelo Dundee. ***
*** Jack Dempsey V Luis Firpo: 1923 'Official programme, World's Heavyweight Championship, polo grounds, Jack Dempsey Luis Firpo, Friday evening, September 14, 1923', Fair/Good condition. Rare. [Jack Dempsey, the 'Manassa Mauler,' had many important fights in… ***
*** Roy Jones Jr: 1988 Seoul Olympics boxing full ticket signed 'I got Robbed!!! Roy Jones Jr'. [Roy Jones Jr won a silver medal in the light middleweight division after one of the most controversial decisions in boxing history] ***
*** Joe Louis: 1940s folk-art toy boxing ring titled 'Joe Louis, the brown Bomber' 28 cm x28 cm with corner posts & ropes plus figurines of Joe Louis, opponent & referee each 18 cm tall, and two stools; one boxer with part of foot missing, otherwise very good… ***
*** Joe Frazier V Muhammad Ali: 1971 'Joe Frazier vs Muhammad Ali, world Heavyweight Championship, official souvenir program, March 8, 1971', good condition. Scarce. [Known as 'The Fight of the Century' it featured two skilled undefeated fighters, both of… ***
*** Muhammad Ali display 'The Greatest' comprising signature on 'Everlast' boxing shorts & two photographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 104 x 121 cm. ***
*** Magazines 'Fighter' magazine (Melbourne, 1971-79), bound volumes for 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 & 1978-79. Local & overseas boxing news. (Qty 6 volumes) ***
*** Figurines collection including 2-piece Muhammad Ali V Sonny Liston; Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, rocky Marciano, (2 different), sugar ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Marvelous Marvin Hagler & Mike Tyson (3 different), one damaged and all need a good clean.… ***
*** Muhammad Ali: large gold 'Everlast' boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali, with Bob Pace sticker #1400. ***
*** Marvin Hagler: 'Everlast' 12oz boxing glove with hand-painted picture by Wayne Prokopiak, signed 'Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Champ & Actor & friend 1990', with Bob Pace boxing sticker #1010. [The illustration is above lot 1811] ***
*** Muhammad Ali & Mike Tyson: front cover of 'Boxing 87' magazine, signed 'Muhammad Ali/10-11-87' and also by Mike Tyson, window mounted, overall 30 x 38 cm. ***
*** Muhammad Ali: 'Cleto Reyes' 8oz boxing glove signed 'To John, Muhammad Ali, 11-5-88'. [Inscribed to John Gay at country club Mall appearance in Sacramento, California] ***
*** Primo Carnera: signed b/w photograph, framed & glazed, overall 25 x 30 cm. [Primo Carnera was world Heavyweight Champion June 1933 - June 1934] ***
*** Postcards 1900s-80s collection in album with postcards/photographs (85) including Peter Jackson, Dave Sands, Alfie Sands (2), Jack Sharkey, Bombadier Wells, Max Baer, Ray Robinson, Jimmy Wilde, Vic Toweel; also flyer, tickets (4) with 1953 Randolph Turpin… ***
*** Jack Johnson V James Jeffries: linen handkerchief showing both fighters and promoter-referee Tex Rickard, size 44 x 44 cm, some foxing and minor brown staining. [On July 4 1910 Jack Johnson successfully defended his heavyweight title against the former… ***
*** Lionel rose: signature on large photograph 'Lionel rose (far right) with family, friends & dog, Jacksons track, Drouin, Victoria', limited edition 7 of 20, framed & glazed, overall 112 x 91 cm, with CoA. ***
*** Gene Tunney V Jack Dempsey: 1927 programme 'For the World's heavy weight Championship, official souvenir, Gene Tunney Champion, Jack Dempsey Challenger, Soldiers' field, Spt.22, 1927, Chicago, Ill', Fair/Good condition. Rare. [Known as the 'Battle of the… ***
*** 1956 Melbourne Olympics Tickets for Athletics (3), boxing (6), cycling (7) & swimming (6), Fine/Very fine condition. (quantity 22 items) ***
*** 1908 'Burns v Johnson World Heavyweight Championship in Sydney' illustrated envelope printed on front and reverse with adverts for the fight including images of Tommy Burns & Jack Johnson, faults and sellotape repairs. Extremely rare. ***
*** Photographs including Bob Fitzsimmons, Les Darcy (5 - including one of Darcy as a blacksmith's apprentice and another of Darcy's funeral cortege), Dave & Clem Sands, Joe Louis, Vic Patrick (4), and a bloodied Jimmy Carruthers. (Qty 14) ***
*** Kostya Tszyu: display comprising signed boxing shorts, window mounted with background image, limited edition 1/300, framed & glazed, overall 104 x 81 cm. ***
*** Kostya Tszyu: display comprising signed boxing glove, window mounted with colour photograph, framed & glazed, overall 71 x 65 cm. ***
*** 1911 American tobacco Co. (turkey red Cigarettes) 'Prominent base ball players & Athletes' No.76 Jack Johnson, large-format card (145 x 204 mm) in perspex case (minor damage), graded Psa Pr-FR1, pin-hole at top, otherwise appears to be Fair/Fine condition… ***
*** Muhammad Ali: display comprising fold-out poster of Muhammad Ali V George Foreman, signed 'Muhammad Ali/Aka Cassius Clay', and mounted with replica 1974 Muhammad Ali-George Foreman ticket, framed & glazed, overall 99 x 65 cm. ***
*** Sports: Roy Battley in boxing pose (amateur lightweight champion of Victoria 1911, severely wounded during World War I); c.1898 Parisien Panel photo of an Adelaide team on a 3-man tandem bicycle; an Adelaide Lacrosse team, good condition. (Qty 3) ***
*** James J Corbett V Bob Fitzsimmons: 'The Fight of the century, being a Review of the Worlds Championship Contest between Robert Fitzsimmons and James J Corbett, at Carson city Nev, March 17th 1897' by Geo.Siler (Referee) and Lou Houseman [Chicago, 1897],… ***
*** Autographed boxing gloves range signed by Daniel Sargoza, Oscar de La Hoya, Winky Wright, sugar Shane Mosley, Marco Barrera, Tony Tnt Tucker & Ken Buchanan. (quantity 7) ***
*** Bobble-Heads collection including 2-piece 'Mayweather V McGregor'; Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, rocky Marciano, Larry Holmes, Roy Jones Jr, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Arturo Gatti, Jake la Motta, Manny Pacquiao, Oscar de La Hoya, Miguel Cotto, most 18-20 cm… ***
*** Muhammad Ali: front cover of 'The Ring' magazine April 1964 signed 'Muhammad Ali/Aka/Cassius Clay' in black ink, framed & glazed, overall 26 x 33 cm, with CoA. ***
*** Jim Corbett & Jack Dempsey: large b/w photograph of the two heavyweight champions sitting at a desk, signed by gentleman Jim Corbett 'To Jas Higler, best wishes, Jim Corbett' & by Jack Dempsey 'To James Higler, best Wishes, Jack Dempsey', window mounted,… ***
*** James J Jeffries: vintage photograph signed 'Bill Bessette from Jas J Jeffries', framed & glazed, overall 20 x 26 cm, horizontal crease clear of signature. ***
*** Joe Louis: vintage photograph signed 'To the mother of my Pal Scotty, Joe Louis', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 24 x 29 cm, with Gaynor Auctions CoA. [Joe Louis competed from 1934 to 1951, and was world Heavyweight Champion from 1937 until his… ***
*** Joe Louis: bronze sculpture 'Joe Louis, the brown Bomber' by Ralph Crawford, numbered 12/100, 33 cm tall, weight 3½kg. ***
*** Rocky Marciano: bronze sculpture 'Rocky Marciano, the Brockton Blockbuster' by Ralph Crawford in 1981, numbered 15/100, 31 cm tall, weight 3.6kg. [Rocky Marciano competed from 1947 to 1955, and was world Heavyweight Champion 1952-1956] ***
*** James Braddock V Joe Louis: 1937 'Souvenir program, Heavyweight Championship of the world, 15 Rounds, James J Braddock Defending Champion and Joe Louis the Challenger', Fair/Good condition. Scarce. [Joe Louis' ascent to the heavyweight title was achieved… ***
*** 1930s-40s cards including 1935 Cope Bros 'Boxing Lessons' [35], 1938 Fred Cartledge (Knock-Out razor blades) 'Famous prize Fighters' [50], 1938 Churchman 'Boxing Personalities' [50], 1948 Cummings 'Famous Fighters' [64]; also 1992 reprint Singleton & Cole… ***
*** Autograph collection in album noted Lionel Rose, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Johnny Famechon, Jeff Fenech, Gai Waterhouse, David Boon, Ian Healy, Geoff Marsh, Dean Jones, Imran Khan, Gary Sobers, Harold Larwood, Glenn McGrath, Bob Hawke, Sir Alex Ferguson,… ***
*** Sugar ray Robinson V rocky Graziano: 1952 programme 'The international boxing club, Presents at Chicago Stadium, the sugar vs the rock, sugar ray Robinson Champion, rocky Graziano Challenger, for the Middleweight Championship, April 16, 1952', Fair/Good… ***
*** Advertising 1950s bar display 'Pabst blue Ribbon' beer with boxer & beer bottle in ring, metal, size 31 x 18 x 38 cm, some age-related wear. The sign above the beer bottle reads 'At popular Prices', but has been covered by a photocopied ticket for 1892… ***
*** Jess Willard V Jack Dempsey: display with 1919 full ticket 'Boxing exhibition - 12 Rounds, under the auspices of the Toledo Athletic club, Toledo, Ohio, Willard - Dempsey, July 4th, 1919. Bleacher', mounted with reprinted fight photograph & later boxing… ***
*** 1908-16 cards including 1908-09 Ogdens 'Pugilists & Wrestlers' [45/50], 1911 Wills 'Boxers' [13/36], 1911 players 'Wrestling & Ju-Jitsu' [25], 1915 Ogdens 'Boxers' [50],1916 Carreras 'The Science of boxing Series' [20/50]. One poor, mainly Fair/Very fine,… ***
*** 1922-2010 cards in album including 1923 the rocket 'Famous Knock-Outs' [10/11], 1922 boys friend 'Rising boxing Stars' [15], 1924 Franklyns 'Boxing' [25], 2002 sporting profiles 'Muhammad Ali - sports Illustrated' [30], mainly Fine/Very fine. (quantity… ***
*** Autographs group comprising Buzz Aldrin, Jack Brabham, Roger Bannister, Clive Churchill, Bart Cummings, Betty Cuthbert, Shirley Strickland, Dave Sands, Layne Beachley and Pat Cash. Signatures on pictures or pieces. (Qty 12) ***
*** Jeff Fenech: 'Everlast' head guard signed by Jeff Fenech. ***
*** Evander Holyfield V George Foreman: 1991 'Official program, the Battle of the Ages, Holyfield vs Foreman, for the Undisputed world Heavyweight Championship. Trump Plaza, Atlantic city, April 19, 1991', Fair/Good condition with both fighters signatures on… ***
*** Floyd Patterson V Sonny Liston: 1962 'World Heavyweight Championship, Tuesday evening, September 25th, Champion Floyd Patterson vs Challenger Sonny Liston, Comiskey park, Chicago, official souvenir Program', Fair/Good condition. Scarce. [The stronger and… ***
*** Max Baer: vintage photograph inscribed 'Issy you're still number one trainer as far as I am concerned 'Champ', Your pal Max Baer, 1928', framed & glazed, overall 34 x 30 cm. [Max Baer was Heavyweight Champion 1934-35] ***
*** Gennady Golovkin: 'Ggg' picture boxing glove signed by Gennady Golovkin, with Psa CoA . ***
*** Jess Willard V Jack Dempsey: 1919 cardboard fan 'Jess Willard, Jack Dempsey, the breeze You Get from this fan is a faint Zephyr Echo of the newspaper that Sweeps Northwestern Ohio like a Worlwind, Read the Toledo blade, first in Toledo'. [The temperature… ***
*** Magazines 1909-2009 collection including 'Boxing world and Athletic Chronicle' (5 including Vol.1 No.1), 'The National Police Gazette' (5), 'The Ring' (19), 'Boxing and Wrestling' (3), 'Fighter' (5), 'Boxing Illustrated' (2), 'Official boxing Record' (2),… ***
*** Muhammad Ali: display comprising signature on large colour photograph, framed & glazed, overall 57 x 57 cm. ***
*** Jeff Fenech: display comprising signed boxing glove, window mounted with signed photograph, framed & glazed, overall 48 x 96 cm. ***
*** Carlos Monzon: 'Everlast' 12oz boxing glove signed by Carlos Monzon. Ex Les Wolff. ***
*** Rocky Balboa V Apollo creed: resin sculpture 'Rivals' showing Sylvester Stallone & Carl Weathers from rocky II, by South African sculptor Giovanni Tchoeman in 1979, 29 cm tall, weight 2.97kg. ***
*** 1909-90s cards including 1915 (circa) Cope Bros 'Boxers' (53); 1912 (circa) Cohen Weenen & Co 'Boxers' [9/25]; 1922 Davies & Herbert 'Newcastle famous Boxers' (2); 1938 Churchman 'Boxing Personalities' [50]; also 1925 players 'Wrestling & Ju-Jitsu' [25],… ***