BASILIO, CARMEN-KID GAVILAN LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH (1953-CONTRACT SIGNING)

On September 18,1953 at the War Memorial in Syracuse, New York Carmen Basilio met world welterweight champion Kid Gavilan with the Welterweight Title at stake. Gavilan retained the title with a 15 round split decision over Basilio. Presented here is an original, first genration, large format photograph which depicts Gavilan and Basilio signing contracts for the fight.
This is an original, first generation, large format photograph. Professionally framed. Bold, clear image. Clean. Not creased or torn. 11" x 14."