CARPENTIER, GEORGES ORIGINAL PHOTO (TRAINING WITH TOM KENNEDY FOR GUNBOAT SMITH)

Georges Carpentier (January 12, 1894 – October 28, 1975) was a French boxer. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908-26. Nicknamed the "Orchid Man", he stood 5 ft 11½ in (1.82 m) but his fighting weight ranged from 125 to 175 lb (57 to 79 kg). Carpentier was known for his speed, his excellent boxing skills and his extremely hard punch. He fought many of the top fighters of the era including Battling Siki, Tommy Gibbons and Jack Dempsey. Presented here is an antique wire photo of Carpentier in training with Tom Kennedy for an upcoming bout with Gunboat Smith.
This photo measures 6 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches.The photo has light creases in the upper left and lower right corners.There is some soiling mainl at the bottom of the photo.There are nicks out of 3 of the corners.The back has the attached wire info and some writing.There are some tack holes in the corners.The image is clean.