JOHNSON, JACK-JAMES JEFFRIES ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTO (1910)

On July 4, 1910 Jack Johnson successfully defended his heavyweight title against Jim Jeffries, the former champion. Jeffries had retired undefeated champion after his last fight in 1904. Encouraged greatly by a racist public eager to get rid of Jack Johnson, Jeffries agreed to fight Johnson, but age and an almost six year lay-off, coupled with Johnson's great skill and youth proved to be too much. Jeffries was easily defeated in a one sided match. Presented here is an antique photo of the arena in Carson City where they fought,1910.
This mounted Middlemiss Sudio photo measures 6 3/4 inches by 10 inches.The photo has a heavy crease throught the far left side.The mounting has a piece missing from the upper two corners.The back has some paper tape behind the crease.The mounting shows some soiling.The image has a small white spot in the lower right corner.