On June 8, 1956 at Madison Square Garden in New York Floyd Patterson and Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson met for the first time. This important fight was a title eliminator to determine who would fight Archie Moore for the vacant heavyweight title (vacated by Rocky Marciano). In a hard fought affair Patterson won a close 12 round split decision. he would win the title in his next fight. Offered here is a rare, original, full, unused ticket for the fight. This ticket names the fighters, date and venue and includes a section, row and seat number. Bold color and print. Minor edge and surface wear. Overall EX condition. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.