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Ticket to the controversial boxing match between Sailor Tom Sharkey and Gentleman Jim Corbett at the Lenox Athletic Club on 22 November 1898. The referee disqualified Corbett, known as the father of modern boxing midway through the bout, and Sharkey won by default. Measures 5.25'' x 2.75''. Toning, else fine.