Fritzie Zivic former welterweight World champion who fought legendary fights with Sugar Ray Robinson, Henry Armstrong & Jake LaMotta SIGNED typed business letter offering his services to organizations telling stories and showing films of championship fights, which reads:-

"My name is FRITZIE ZIVIC.....
As a former World's Welterweight Boxing Champion, I have been telling stoires about the fight game for over 30 years, both in the United States and Canada. because most of them are true, they are found to be both interesting and entertaining to anyone who is sports-minded. This year I've added something new...... a collection of the greatest fights ever filmed in sound. Several have never been seen by any sports' audience.....many of which are championship fights.
I thought that you as a member of your organization might be interested in the availabilty of this type of program. My part, in an affair of yours, which may vary from a small informal gathering of friends to a weekly meeting or annual banquet, may extend anywhere from one-half hour to three hours..... this could be adjusted according to your needs. I'll be happy to share the speakers' platform, or show the films, or a combination of both by showing, and commenting on them.
I'm certain I can help you at your future gathering.... to entertain or perhaps raise money for your favorite charity.
For further information, contact me by phone (412-276-2201) or by mail (1308 Cardinal Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15243). To ensure an open date and confirmation by mail, please allow thirty (30) days advance notice.
Hoping we can get together, I remain,
Sincerely yours,
(SIGNED) Fritzie Zivic"

Condition very good (3 envelope creases and one small tear on top edge)

Price: £45

Fritzie Zivic vs Fred Cochrane - *Rare Fight Footage*

Although Fritzie Zivic is considered one of the dirtiest fighters in the history of boxing, he is also considered one of the best.

One of five boxing brothers from Pittsburgh, Pa., Zivic turned pro as a featherweight in 1931. By 1936, he was ranked in the top 10 in the welterweight division. He staged intra-city rivalries with other Pittsburgh fighters such as Billy Conn and Charley Burley. Zivic was notorious for using his head, elbows and thumbs as effectively as his fists. And while he was often admonished for those tactics, few could argue that Zivic also displayed tremendous determination and courage inside the ring.

In 1940, Zivic beat Sammy Angott to earn a shot at the welterweight crown. He made the most of his opportunity, upsetting the great Henry Armstrong via 15-round decision at Madison Square Garden to become the welterweight champion.

In 1941, Zivic won a rematch with Armstrong, stopping him in the 12th round. But he would lose the crown in his next defence, dropping a 15-round decision to Freddie "Red" Cochrane. Although Zivic fought for another eight years, he never challenged for a world title again.

Still, the brawling Zivic met the best fighters in the world -- ranging from lightweight to light heavyweight -- for the remainder of his ring tenure. From 1941 to 1946, he met Sugar Ray Robinson, Lew Jenkins, Jake LaMotta, Beau Jack, Bob Montgomery, Tommy Bell, Billy Arnold and Freddie Archer. Zivic continued fighting until 1949, winning his last two fights. In fact, in his second to last fight, he beat the respectable Al Reid. In all, Zivic met seven future Hall of Famers and nine world champions