CARPENTIER, GEORGES ANTIQUE PHOTO (1929)

Georges Carpentier (January 12, 1894 – October 28, 1975) was a French boxer. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908-26. Nicknamed the "Orchid Man", he stood 5 ft 11½ in (1.82 m) but his fighting weight ranged from 125 to 175 lb (57 to 79 kg). Carpentier was known for his speed, his excellent boxing skills and his extremely hard punch. He fought many of the top fighters of the era including Battling Siki, Tommy Gibbons and Jack Dempsey. Presented here is an antique wire photo of Carpentier.
This photo measures 6 inches by 8 inches.The photo has a very small crease in the upper left corner.The rest of the photo is very clean.The back has the attached wire info and is dated 1919.The image is vivid.