ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY-GEORGIE ABRAMS ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1947-AT MEDICALS)

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On May 16, 1947 at Madison Square Garden in New York Sugar Ray Robinson and Georgie Abrams met in the main event. Robinson won a controversial 10 round split decision. "The verdict (for Robinson) was accompanied by a solid round of boos." (World Boxing, Feb. 1995 p. 48). Offered here is an original wire photo of the two fighters clowning around at the physical for the fight.
This is an original Chicago Sun Times wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Not creased or torn. Minor edge and corner wear. Bold image. Minor printer marks. Great image. 6 3/4" x 7 1/4."

Size: 6 3/4 x 7 1/4

Condition: excellent