World Heavyweight Championship Collection

Jack Dempsey Boxing Poster
Illustrated poster of American boxer Jack Dempsey (1895 - 1983), promting his match against George Carpenter for the World Heavyweight championship title, July 2, 1921

Ticket to a boxing match between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson, June 25, 1959
The World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between African-American Floyd Patterson (1935-2006) and Swede Ingemar Johansson (1932-2009) was held at the Yankee Stadium in New York City

Police Gazette Championship Belt and presentation case awarded to Ezzard Charles, 1948
Ezzard Mack Charles (1921-1975), known as the Cincinnati Cobra, was an African-American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion

Ticket to a championship boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks, September 15
The World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks was held at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana

Training boxing glove signed by Cassius Clay, 1964. Creator: Wilson Sporting Goods Co
Buff-coloured left handed training glove signed by Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). In ink, in the upper portion of the front of the glove

Autograph written by Cassius Clay, 1963. Creator: Muhammad Ali
This note was written in the summer of 1963, months before the World Heavyweight Championship fight between African-American boxers Clay (later Muhammad Ali) and Sonny Liston in February 1964

Ticket for World Heavyweight Championship fight of Sonny Liston vs
Green narrow ticket for the World Heavyweight Championship between African-American boxers Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr

Photographic postcard with photos of Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries, 1910
" Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries in Reno, Nevada. The boxers are pictured separately but facing each other. Each mans name is written below his feet

Photographic postcard of James J. Jeffries staggering away from Jack Johnson, 1910
" Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries in Reno, Nevada. Jeffries can be seen in the background to be staggering away from Johnson

Gene Tunney (left) and Jack Dempsey. September 1927

The first wireless photographs from America o England were sent on September 25th. - Dempsey v. Tunn
The first wireless photographs sent from America to England, c1926-c1927 (1935). The World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney fight

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Step into the ring and witness the glory of the World Heavyweight Championship, where legends are made and history is written. From the iconic Jack Dempsey Boxing Poster to the thrilling ticket that granted access to Floyd Patterson's clash with Ingemar Johansson in 1959, these artifacts tell tales of strength, skill, and determination. Feel the excitement as you hold a ticket to Muhammad Ali's unforgettable battle against Leon Spinks on September 15th. The anticipation builds as an advertisement for Joe Louis versus Max Schmeling in 1938 reminds us of their historic rivalry that captivated nations. Immerse yourself in boxing history with a training glove signed by Cassius Clay himself during his transformation into Muhammad Ali in 1964. A treasured autograph from Clay in 1963 serves as a reminder of his charismatic persona outside the ring. The significance of each championship fight is palpable through relics like Sonny Liston's World Heavyweight Championship ticket or Ezzard Charles' Police Gazette Championship Belt awarded in 1948. These objects embody triumph and perseverance. Travel back to a time when Jack Johnson faced James J. Jeffries through a photographic postcard capturing their intense encounter in 1910. Witness Jeffries staggering away from Johnson, showcasing raw power and resilience. Reflect on technological advancements as you explore wireless photographs sent across continents during Dempsey v. Tunney match on September 25th - marking an era where sports connected people globally. Finally, Gene Tunney standing alongside Jack Dempsey epitomizes sportsmanship after their epic showdown in September 1927 – reminding us that even fierce rivals can find mutual respect within this grand stage called boxing. In every corner of these artifacts lies an untold story waiting to be discovered – stories etched into our collective memory forevermore by those who dared step inside that squared circle known as the World Heavyweight Championship.