LOUIS, JOE-MAX SCHMELING II WIRE PHOTO (1938-END OF FIGHT WITH TOWEL THROWN IN)
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Regular price $325.00
On June 19, 1936, Joe Louis and Max Schmeling fought as the main event in Yankee Stadium. Louis was undefeated and a rising star in the division. Schmeling was seen as another stepping stone to an eventual title shot. In a stunning upset Schmeling would KO Louis in the 12th round. Joe Louis fought Max Schmeling for the second time on June 22, 1938 at Yankee Stadium. Louis had been stopped by Schmeling in their first fight in 1936 marking the first time Louis had felt the sting of defeat. In this celebrated second fight Louis knocked Schmeling out in the first round to retain the World Heavyweight Title. This was one of the most historic fights in boxing history, fought against the backdrop of the rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany and the loaming second World War. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts the end of the fight with Schmeling down and the referee picking up the towel which was thrown in by his corner.
This is an original Wide World Photos wire photo with their stamp and hand written description on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Minor corner wear. 7 1/8" x 9." Terrific and rare image of the end of one of boxing's most iconic events.
This is an original Wide World Photos wire photo with their stamp and hand written description on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Minor corner wear. 7 1/8" x 9." Terrific and rare image of the end of one of boxing's most iconic events.
Size: 7 1/8 x 9
Condition: excellent