ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY-GERHART HECHT ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1951)

On June 24, 1951 at Waldbuehne, Westend, Berlin, Germany middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson fought a non title fight with Gerhart Hecht. The fight was declared a no contest in the second round. Robinson was originally disqualified by Referee Otto Nispel for an illegal kidney blow. Later, the German Boxing Commission ruled it as a "no contest." Offered here is an original wire photo depicting the end of the fight with Hecht down.
This is an originalWide World Photos wire photo with the original caption on the reverse. Minor crease in lower right corner. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Minor edge and corner wear. No tears. 7" x 9."