Description
1982 Caesars Palace Official Souvenir Program – Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney (Good Condition)
This is the official souvenir program from the historic June 11, 1982 World Heavyweight Championship bout at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, featuring undefeated WBC champion Larry Holmes against undefeated challenger Gerry Cooney. The fight was one of the most highly publicized heavyweight clashes of the 1980s, drawing worldwide attention and breaking records for gate and television revenue.
The program is in good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with age. The exact item in the photos is the one you will receive. Each magazine comes with a plastic protective sleeve, and we do offer combined shipping on multiple purchases.
Fight Card Highlights
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World Heavyweight Championship – WBC (15 Rounds)
Larry Holmes (Champion, Easton, PA) vs. Gerry Cooney (Challenger, Huntington, NY) -
Super Bantamweight Championship – WBC (15 Rounds)
Wilfredo Gómez (Champion, Puerto Rico) vs. Roberto Rubaldino (Challenger, Mexico) -
Heavyweight – USBA Title (12 Rounds)
Greg Page (Champion, Louisville, KY) vs. Trevor Berbick (Challenger, Halifax, Canada) -
Heavyweight (10 Rounds)
Earnie Shavers (Warren, OH) vs. James “Quick” Tillis (Chicago, IL)
Why Collect This Program?
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Official souvenir from one of boxing’s most iconic events of the 1980s.
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Features a legendary heavyweight showdown, Holmes vs. Cooney.
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Includes profiles and details on an undercard stacked with champions, including Wilfredo Gómez, Greg Page, Trevor Berbick, Earnie Shavers, and James “Quick” Tillis.
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A must-have piece for serious boxing memorabilia collectors.