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HISTORY: Jess Willard, The Pottawatomie Giant, defeated Jack Johnson in Havana, Cuba on April 5, 1915 with a controversial KO in the 26th round to win the Heavyweight Title. He defended the title once before losing it to Jack Dempsey on July 4, 19191 in Toledo, Ohio. Presented here is an original, first generation, studio photograph of Jess Willard taken by the notable Halls Studio of New York.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, first generation photograph of Willard in full fight pose. Circa 1915. Raised stamp for Halls Studio Times Square NY at lower right. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Small coner creases. No tears. Minor edge wear. 4 1/2" x 7."
