Boxing Personalities: Bonavena, Oscar, 1970-1972
Scope and Contents
Photographs relating to Argentinian heavyweight boxer Oscar Bonavena. The photographs include two action shots, one of which depicts Bonavena competing against Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali) at Maddison Square Gardens. The pair engaged in a 'ludicrous' shoving and shouting match prefight.
Dates
- Creation: 1970-1972
Creator
- From the Collection: Christchurch Star (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 Envelopes (3 Photographic prints)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Envelope Arch 1072/2/2/10/50-54
Physical Location
ANZC Archives - Box Arch 1072/2/2/10/20-10/64
Physical Description
Black and white photographs with typed captions on the reverse, and one on the front.
Source
- Christchurch Star (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Repository
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand
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