CARPENTIER, GEORGES ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (CIRCA 1911)

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Georges Carpentier was born on January 12, 1994 in Lens, France. He won the World Light Heavyweight Title on October 12, 1920 in a bout with Battling Levinsky. He also held the European Welterweight, French Welterweight, European Middleweight, European Light Heavyweight, European Heavyweight and White Heavyweight Titles. He retired after an exhibition match with Jack Walker on January 11, 1927 with a final record of 88-14-6 with 1 no decision and 56 KO's. Offered here is an original wire photograph of Georges Carpentier in 1911 at the time of his fight with Harry Lewis in Paris, a fight he won on December 13, 1911 by 20 round decision.
This is an original French newspaper wire photo with their stamp on the back and the information written on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Minor corner crease at lower right and left. Minor edge and corner wear. 5" x 6 1/2."

Size: 5 x 6 1/2

Condition: excellent