This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/5/2013
Offered is a program from the December 18, 1916 bout between Jimmy Wilde and Young Zulu Kid at Holborn Stadium in London. Wilde would defeat Young Zulu via 11th round TKO to become the first ever World's Flyweight Champion. Front cover gives the location, date, time along with pictures of the two pugilists, while interior 2 pages read "Holborn Stadium. High Holburn, W.C. On Monday afternoon Dec 18th, at 2:30 prompt. Great 20 3-minute rounds glove contest for the fly-weight championship of the world. Jimmy Wilde (Great Britain's Best) versus Young Kid Zulu (America's Best). Other contests by specially picked men. Under the direction of Mr. Jack Callaghan. Referee appointed by the editor of The Sporting Life". Reverse page gives pricing and ticket information. Measures 4.5" x 5.5" in F/G condition. (E0042)