Pete Radamacher

Three weeks before Christmas, 1956 at the Olympic Games, Pete Radamacher so badly battered his Russian opponent that the bout was stopped in the first round. Radamacher was truly the most impressive white heavyweight prospect since Rocky Marciano. Nine months later, Pete Radamacher made his pro debut, in Seattle, Washington.

His opponent, Floyd Patterson...

At stake, the Heavyweight Championship of the World..

So it was for 260 days plus 6 minutes, Pete Radamacher remained the most promising white heavyweight of his generation.

He won the first round against Champion Patterson..

He dropped Patterson for a four count in the second round..

Now, at 260 days plus 7 minutes, from the dream came a rude arousing.

Patterson knocked Radamacher down for a count of nine in round three..

down four times for a count of nine in round five..

down for a count of nine in round six..

and finally a count of ten in round six.

( In the opinion of many, had not Referee Tommy Loughran been so methodical in his count the fight would have ended in round three.)

The final irony;

Radamacher having turned professional after having done all of his fighting for glory and none for money, received exactly zero for his performance against Patterson. In spite of a record gate, for the Northwest, the promotion lost money after expenses and Patterson's guarantee.

Interesting Promotional Photograph. Signed in blue ink " Best Wishes Martin Karp Pete Radamacher".

Size: 8X10 in. Condition: Fine

Price: $ 85.00

Ex-Martin Karp Collection