DEMPSEY, JACK-JESS WILLARD "BIRTH OF A CHAMPION" FIGHT FILM POSTER
JoSportsInc
Regular price $2,000.00
On July 4,1919 on a blazing hot day in Toledo, Ohio Jack Dempsey ushered in a new era in boxing with his devastating victory over Jess Willard, then Heavyweight Champion. As America was at the dawn of the exciting "roaring 20's" it had a new and exciting champion to go with it, Jack Dempsey. The motion picture film of the fight was censored and not shown for twenty years. Offered here is an original poster advertising the showing of the fight film from this event in 1939 entitled, "Birth Of A Champion."
This is an original, paper, 1939, Empire City Job Print poster which pictures both fighters in action. Professionally linen backed. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Not creased or torn. Clean. Minor restoration at the edges and original folds. 28 1/4" x 42."
This is an original, paper, 1939, Empire City Job Print poster which pictures both fighters in action. Professionally linen backed. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Not creased or torn. Clean. Minor restoration at the edges and original folds. 28 1/4" x 42."
Size: 28 1/4 x 42
Condition: excellent