An autographed display of James J. Corbett the first successful challenger for the World Heavyweight Boxing title in 1892, a 'cut out' on a photograph

An autographed display of James J. Corbett the first successful challenger for the World Heavyweight Boxing title in 1892, a 'cut out' on a photographic base, signed in ink and dated May 11 '29, mounted beneath a repro picture of Corbett sparring, framed & glazed, 34 by 32cm., 13 1/2 by 12 1/2in. On 7th September 1892 ''Gentleman Jim'' James J. Corbett defeated John L. Sullivan in New Orleans thereby ending the seven year reign of boxing's first gloved heavyweight champion of the world under Marquis of Queensbury rules. Corbett held the title until 1897 when he was defeated by Bob Fitzsimmons (see next lot).