PEP, WILLIE-CHALKY WRIGHT I WIRE PHOTO (1942)

HISTORY: On November 20, 1942 at Madison Square Garden in New York world featherweight champion Chalky Wright defended his title against Willie Pep. Pep won a 15 round unanimous decision and the title.  Pep entered the fight with a professional record of 53-0. Pep was a 2-1 favorite. A crowd of 19,521 produced a gate of $71,686.70. The Associated Press scored the fight 9-6 for Pep, and the United Press had it 10-4-1 for Pep. The AP reported: "Pep piled up a big early lead with the use of a left jab that appeared to have a permanent parking place in Chalky's face, and then galloped out of harm's way as the aging California Negro chased him around the ring all the way down the stretch."  Offered here is an original wire photo depicting Pep down during the fight.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their stamp on back. No caption. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 7 1/2" x 8 1/4."