On June 26, 1959 at Yankee Stadium in New York heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson defended his title against the big powerful Swede Ingemar Johansson. Johansson staggered Patterson and knocked him down seven times in the third round before the fight was stopped. Ingemar Johansson was now heavyweight champion. Offered here is an original, full, unused ticket for this event. This full ticket names the fighters and venue and includes a section, row and seat number. Clean. Stub firmly attached. Not creased. Has faded somewhat. Overall EX condition. Very seldom seen as a full ticket. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.