Floyd Patterson was an American professional boxer who competed from 1952 to 1972, and twice reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1956 to 1962. At the age of 21, he became the youngest boxer in history to win the title, and was also the first heavyweight to regain the title after losing it. As an amateur, he won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1952 Summer Olympics. In 1956 and 1960, Patterson was voted Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991. Floyd Patterson has hand signed this 8x10 Photo. Pristine Bold Blue Full Autograph. Sports World Collectibles Authentication #A48516/Certificate of Authenticity. Signed Long Beach, CA- June 1, 1996. Image of actual item in stock - as shown