PATTERSON, FLOYD-TOMMY "HURRICANE" JACKSON WIRE PHOTO (1957-WEIGH IN)

On July 29, 1957 at the Polo Grounds in New York Floyd Patterson met Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson in Patterson"s first defense of the Heavyweight Title. Patterson won the bout by TKO in the 10th round. Presented here is an original, large format, wire photo depicting Patterson and Jackson squaring off at the weigh in for the fight.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Very minor edge wear. 7 1/4" x 9."