CARPENTIER, GEORGES ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (FIGHT POSE-EARLY IN CAREER)

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 photo of Georges Carpentier taken early in his career in full fight pose.
This is an original French newspaper wire photo with their stamp on the back. No caption. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Creased in upper right corner. Edge, corner and surface wear which is minor. Scarce early photo of Carpentier. 5" x 7."