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Original photograph has several stains. First photograph caption dated December 14, 1962 reads "Olympic favorite." Johnson is favored to beat Pulga Serrano at the Olympic Auditorium. Second photograph caption dated May 19, 1964 reads "State champ. Don Johnson, wearing his California featherweight championship belt, has the distinction of being the highest rated boxer to appear at the Valley Garden Arena, where he meets Gabe Hernandez in the 10-round main event tonight."
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