RISKO, BABE WIRE PHOTO (1935-BEFORE FIGHT WITH DUNDEE)

Henry Pylkowski, known in his boxing career as Babe Risko, and Eddie Risko, (July 14, 1911 – March 8, 1957) was a Lithuanian-American boxer who became Middleweight boxing champion of the world in portions of 1935–36. While boxing in his early career with the US Navy, he was known as Sailor Puleski. He was managed by Gabe Genovese of Syracuse, New York. After winning the World Middleweight Title, his professional career declined rapidly, perhaps because of his lengthy amateur career with the Navy. Offered here is an original wire photo of Babe Risko in training on January 21, 1935, four days before his bout with Vince Dundee.
This is an original wire photo with a date stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean. Not creased or torn, but does have compressions from handling. 6" x 8."