CARPENTIER, GEORGES & WIFE ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (FIRST PHOTO MARRIED)

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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 photo of Georges Carpentier with his new bride, the former Georgette Elsasser, as they embarked for the United Staes after their wedding on March 10, 1921.
This is an original International Newsreel Photo wire photo with their stamp and original caption on the reverse. Pin holes on the perimeter. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2."

Size: 6 1/2 x 8 1/2

Condition: very good