Ranked #12 on Bert Sugar's all-time greatest fighters list. Canzoneri was just the second boxer (after Bob Fitzsimmons) to win world titles in 3 different weight classes - featherweight, lightweight & junior welterweight.
Joe Louis, known as the "Brown Bomber," was a dominant heavyweight champion and a cultural icon, transcending racial barriers. His reign as heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, with 25 successful title defenses and 21 knockouts, is legendary. He became a symbol of hope during the Depression and was celebrated by people of all races.
Building the leaf set can be a challenge when you start getting into the short print purchases. You basically just gotta suck it up and pay up for some of the common players.
Got this raw in a trade a few years back from a buddy I used to trade with when I was 12 years old. We knew it would only get an authentic designation. I know I could upgrade it but im just gonna keep it as it will remind me how fun it was trading with my childhood buddy.