SCHMELING, MAX-YOUNG STRIBLING WIRE PHOTO (1931-WEIGHING IN)

On July 3, 1931 at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio world heavyweight champion Max Schmeling defended his title against Young Stribling. In an exciting fight dubbed the "Fight Of The Year For 1931" by Ring Magazine Schmeling prevailed stopping Stribling in the 15th round. Offered here is an original wire depicting the two fighters weighing in before the fight.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean. Not torn. Small crease in lower right corner. 7 1/2" x 8 3/4."