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Lot # 954: Pipino Cuevas Fight Worn Robe (Hearns Fight 1980)

Starting Bid: $1,000.00

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Item was in Auction "Masters17",
which ran from 9/27/2017 10:00 AM to
10/27/2017 10:00 PM



Tommy Hearns fought Jose "Pipino" Cuevas on August 2, 1980, in Detroit, Michigan with Cuevas welterweight title on the line. Hearns won by TKO in the 2nd round to win the crown. Presented here is the fight worn robe used by Pipino Cuevas in this fight. Obtained from the fighter and video-matched showing Cuevas wearing the robe before the start of the fight. This is the original fight worn robe of Pipino Cuevas, worn as Welterweight Champion of the World. The robe is green velour. Manufacturer's label for ROSAS in the collar. Green satin lining. Approximately knee length. Includes original sash. On back in white block lettering is the word, PIPINO. Some fading from age. Generally clean. No holes or tears. Extraordinarily rare fight worn item of this great Welterweight Champion. Comes with video showing Cuevas entering the ring wearing the robe and a full letter from boxing expert Craig Hamilton of JO Sports, Inc.

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