LOUIS, JOE-MAX BAER ORIGINAL PHOTO (1935-WEIGHING IN)

On September 24, 1935, heavyweights Joe Louis and Max Baer entered the ring with their careers going in opposite directions. Louis, undefeated, was a rising star in the division. Baer, the former heavyweight champion, was trying to rebound from his stunning loss to Jimmy Braddock a few months earlier. Louis demolished the former champ and knocked him out in the 4th round. Offered here is an original, first generation photograph which depicts the two fighters squaring off on the day of the fight.
This is an original, first generation photograph. Typed notation on back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not torn. Mild fold at upper left corner. 8" x 10." Stunning image.