DEMPSEY, JACK ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1927-TRAINING FOR TUNNEY)

On September 22, 1927, in Chicago heavyweight champion Gene Tunney defended his title against the man he took it from a year earlier, public favorite Jack Dempsey. There was great attention from the public for this rematch despite Tunney's easy win a year earlier. In round seven of the rematch Dempsey dropped Tunney, but ignored referee Dave Barry's instruction to go to a neutral corner. This afforded Tunney a chance to recover. The fight was forever more known as the "Long Count." Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts Dempsey at his training camp with trainer Jerry "The GreeK" Louvadis looking on. Dated August 24, 1927.
This is an original Chicago Bureau wire photo with their stamp and caption on back. Bold, clear image. Clean with no stains. Not creased or torn. Minor edge wear. 7" x 9."