13 - RENÉ WELLER - René Weller vs. Lucio Cusma Commemorative Trophy, 1984, handle-type trophy on a stone base with a glued-on plaque reading “AMMINISTRAZIONE COMUNALE BROLO,” H: approx. 46.5 cm. Signs of age and wear. Some scratches and stains. FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MARIA WELLER.

RENÉ WELLER - René Weller vs. Lucio Cusma Commemorative Trophy, 1984, handle-type trophy on a stone base with a glued-on plaque reading “AMMINISTRAZIONE COMUNALE BROLO,” H: approx. 46.5 cm. Signs of age and wear. Some scratches and stains. FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MARIA WELLER. * In 1984, the legendary bout against the Italian Lucio Cusma took place. The first fight was held in Brolo, Sicily. René Weller lost this fight by technical knockout. René Weller subsequently challenged Lucio Cusma to a rematch. The rematch was scheduled to take place at the Festhalle in Frankfurt. Following the events of that time, Weller received an increasing number of threats from circles associated with the Italian Mafia. For this reason, he was accompanied by armed bodyguards that evening. Weller won the fight by knockout. A trophy with a historic background.