LOUIS, JOE-MAX SCHMELING II WIRE PHOTO (1938-CONTRACT SIGNING)

Joe Louis fought Max Schmeling for the second time on June 22, 1938 at Yankee Stadium. Louis knocked Schmeling out in the first round to regain the World Heavyweight Title. Presented here is an original wirephoto of Joe Louis and Max Schmeling with General John Phelan of the New York State Boxing Commission. They were signing up for this fight and it was the first time they had met since Schmeling knocked out Louis. It is an International News Photo.
This original wirephoto of Joe Louis and Max Schmeling is 6 1/2" x 8 1/2." There are small creases in the corners. Clean image with no rips or tears.