COULON, JOHNNY SIGNED PHOTO

Johnny Coulon began his professional career in 1905. In his own hand he claimed to be Bantamweight Champion Of The World from 1907 to 1914, although the record and history of the sport indicate otherwise. He was an accomplished fighter and did lose a title bout to Kid Williams in 1914. In addition to Williams his opponents included Pete Herman and Charles LeDoux. He retired in 1920 and went on to run a gym for amateurs, performed as a referee and did a speciality act in vaudeville. Presented here is a scarce photo of Johnny Coulon which he has signed and inscribed. From the collection of former boxer Vince Handley.
This is a second generation photo of Coulon in fight pose. Boldly inscribed, "To My Good Friend Vince Handley With Best Wishes Johnny Coulon Bantamweight Champion of the World 1908 till 14. And Now________"The Man They Can't Lift" Chicago 37 Ills 12-20-60." Clean. Bold, clear image. Creased in upper left and lower right corner. 8" x 10."