AKINS, VIRGIL-LUIS RODRIGUEZ WIRE PHOTO (1959-3RD ROUND)

On June 17, 1959 at Exhibition Hall in Miami Beach future world welterweight champion Luis Rodriguez took on Virgil Akins in a featured bout. Rodriguez won a unanimous ten round decision over Akins. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts 3rd round action.
This is an original United Press International wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Mild crease at lower right corner. No tears. 7" x 9."