LOT #57382 |
Sold on May 8, 2020 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
1990's Mike Tyson Fight Worn Boxing Gloves....
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on May 8, 2020 for:
$5,160.00
Bid Source: Internet bidder
Get one of these:
Explore Available Items
Description
1990's Mike Tyson Fight Worn Boxing Gloves. A detailed letter of examination by leading boxing memorabilia expert Craig Hamilton conveys that this pair of "Everlast" gloves derives from the personal collection of John Horner, who managed Tyson from 1989 through his second bout with Evander Holyfield in 1997. Hamilton tells us that the gloves are correct in format for several of Tyson's bouts during this period (with the exception of both Holyfield fights), but that a definitive attribution to any specific fight is impossible.Hamilton's letter provides the reasons for his confidence in authenticity (beyond the strong provenance of its source) by noting that the gloves are the correct brand and size (10 ounces) for Tyson, and that the "Tyson #1" markings on each label would indicate that these were the gloves selected for use in the fight (while back-up gloves would be marked "#2.") Even more importantly, perspiration staining inside the gloves and light stripping of the skin of the leather at the wrist is consistent with removal of tape, which would only be utilized for fight gloves and never in the gym.
Hamilton concludes his letter, "It is my opinion these boxing gloves were worn in a professional fight of Mike Tyson sometime likely in the 1990's, but not in his fights with Evander Holyfield." LOA from Craig Hamilton.
Auction Info
2020 May 7 - 9 Spring Sports Collectibles Catalog Auction #50026 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2020
7th-9th
Thursday-Saturday
Internet/Mail Bids: 27
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 4,739
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms