Larry Holmes & Ken Norton Signed Framed Boxing Glove

In his first defence of the WBC title on June 9, 1978, Norton and a new number one contender Larry Holmes met in a classic fight. After 15 brutal rounds, Holmes was awarded the title via an extremely close split decision. Two of the three judges scored the fight 143–142 for Holmes while the third scored the bout 143–142 for Norton. The Associated Press scored it 143–142 for Norton.

 

The March 2001 edition of The Ring magazine listed the final round of the Holmes vs Norton bout as the 7th most exciting round in boxing history. Holmes went on to become the third-longest reigning world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing. Years later, Holmes wrote that the bout with Norton was his toughest fight of all his seventy-five contests.

 

Here is an Everlast boxing glove personally signed by both Norton, at a signing session on 12th May 2008 in Manchester & by Holmes, on 7th November 2009 in Birmingham. Both signing sessions carried out and attended by Allstarsignings. Professionally framed to an overall size of 59 x 49 cm 

Please note: Signature position may vary.