Jim Corbett that night in 1892, Corbett kept attacking Sullivan with his left jab. After 21 rounds, the great Sullivan just gave out. All the world would appreciate the great defensive fighters from then on.
Here are some pointers in collecting these famous boxers' autographs:
Jack Johnson's autographs and especially signed photographs are most expensive. You could pay anywhere from $1000-2000 for a signed photograph of this most desirable of boxers. A tip: The signature of Jack Johnson usually appears as if the last letter of his first name [k] and the first two letters of his last name [Jo] are all crowded into a single space. Be sure to look for it.
Though Muhammad Ali's signature and signed photographs are very common, their value has been steadily increasing as he signs very little now and charges $300 for signing. However, everybody who collects boxing personalities wants an Ali. He is as much a required addition to boxing collections as a Babe Ruth signature is for baseball collectors.
You just do not see a lot of Ezzard Charles' autographs. This great champion remains somewhat obscure, but if you acquire a signed photograph or signature, hold on to it because it's value will only increase.
There are a ton of Gene Tunney signatures out there. He is one of the most common autographs in boxing. A signed photograph of his will not break your pocketbook. You can acquire one for under $100.
Larry Holmes is another common autograph. He is everywhere and is still quite active at sports memorabilia shows. His signature value will not go up until he stops signing.
