Description : Here we have the official Top Rank Boxing closed circuit fight poster for the mega fight at the Mandalay Bay Las Vegas for the WBC/IBF Welterweight unification showdown.
After seven defenses of his Lineal/WBC welterweight titles, De La Hoya fought rival and IBF Champion Felix Trinidad (35-0) on September 18, 1999, in one of the biggest pay-per-view events in history, setting a record for a non-heavyweight fight. Oscar dominated the vast majority of the first nine rounds, battering Trinidad's face with blistering combinations. But in the last 2-3 rounds, heeding the strict instructions of his corner who felt that De La Hoya was way ahead on the scorecards, De La Hoya shut down his offense and evaded trading with Trinidad. De La Hoya virtually gave away the last couple of rounds. Though landing well over 100 more punches, Trinidad was ultimately awarded a majority decision. The judges scorecards came under question after the decision. Fans and boxing analysts called for a rematch, which never happened.......
These Top Rank Boxing closed circuit posters are not made available for public consumption & can only be sourced from a participating outlet hence the scarcity as once the televised event if over, then these posters go straight to skip.
Postage: 10.00 UK Special Delivery... 20.00 International.