Johnny Rosner former 1916 American flyweight champion who also fought Jimmy Wilde in the first ever World flyweight championship bout SIGNED, INSCRIBED "To My Pal And Dear Friend David Allen Sincerely American Fly Champ 1916" & DATED 25th September 1968 black & white 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" photo.

Johnny Rosner vs Jimmy Wilde, 24th April 1916, Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, U.K.

First international world flyweight championship bout. Receipts $5.000 Wilde's share $2000, Rosner's $1400.

Wilde W - Rosner retired 11th round of 20

Condition mint

Price: £ SOLD

Johnny Rosner fought in the first international flyweight championship match against Jimmy Wilde of Great Britain. Rosner was of Hebrew heritage. Charley Rose ranked Rosner (in 1968) as the 6th greatest All-Time Flyweight. Rosner rarely fought above 108-109 pounds and almost always gave up considerable weight in his bouts even when fighting other flyweights.