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Poster is an advertisement for the World Middleweight Boxing Championship of 1987. The background of the poster has a photograph of a boxer standing with both arms raised in front of a cloud of blue smoke; the scene is lit from behind, highlighting the smoke and leaving the ace of the boxer in darkness. The top of the poster has text in white: "The Las Vegas Hilton in association with Top Rank, Inc., presents / The / World Middleweight / Championship". The center of the poster color photographs of four boxers, two large and two small, all four are labeled with the names of the boxers. The two larger photos are labeled: "Thomas 'Hit Man' / Hearns" and "Juan 'The Hammer' / Roland". The two smaller photos are labeled: "Bobby / Czyz" and "Charles Williams". Below the photos is the text: "Thursday, October 29, 1987 / Las Vegas Hilton / Where the historic battles are fought." with Budweiser and Top Rank Inc. logos. The bottom edge of the poster has a white background with text in black: "H&W Closed Circuit 'TV' / Productions Presentation.. Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. Fight Starts at 6:00 p.m. / The Teamsters Auditorium / 70 Hegenberger Road - Oakland, California / 'No Home TV!! No Radio!! Tickets: $25.00...Tickets on Sale All". The lower right corner has a list of place to purchase tickets.