LASTARZA, ROLAND-GINO BUONVINO WIRE PHOTO (1949-5TH ROUND)

On February 25, 1949 at Madison Square Garden in New York heavyweights Roland LaStarza and Gino Buonvino met in a featured bout. LaStarza stopped Buonvino in the 6th round. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting 5th round action with Buonvino down for the third time in the fight.
This is an original International News Photos wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Tiny corner creases. Minor corner wear. Compression where caption was applied to the back. 8" x 10."