LOUIS, JOE-TONY GALENTO ORIGINAL FIGHT FILM POSTER (1939)

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Regular price $2,750.00

On June 28, 1939 World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis defended his title against Tony Galento at Yankee Stadium in New York. Galento, a hard punching rough and tumble sort, knocked Louis down early in the fight. Louis recovered and administered a ferocious beating on "Two Ton" Tony before stopping him in the fourth round. Offered here is a very scarce original poster advertising the viewing of the filming of this fight.
This is an original, paper, fight film poster with vivid images of both fighters. Printed by Empire City Job Print with their stamp on lower border. Professionally linen backed. Clean front and back. Bold color and print. One of the better fight film posters from this era. A rare one sheet poster measuring 28" x 40."

Size: 28 x 40

Condition: excellent