LOUIS, JOE-BILLY CONN II WIRE PHOTO (1946)

On June 19, 1946, Joe Louis fought Billy Conn for the second time for the Heavyweight Title at Yankee Stadium in New York. In the first meeting Conn was well ahead on points late in the fight before being stopped. This fight was dominated by Joe Louis from the start en route to knocking Conn in the 8th round. Offered here is an original wire depicting Conn down at the end of the fight.
This is an original International News Photos wire photo with their stamp on back. No caption. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Crease in lower right corner. Minor surface wear. 7 1/2" x 9."