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HISTORY: On June 18, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York world flyweight champion Jimmy Wilde defended his title against Pancho Villa. Villa prevailed knocking Wilde out in the 7th round to win the title. This was Wide's last fight. Villa became the very first Filipino (Pinoy) Boxing World Champion, and thus a national hero. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts the two men after weighing in for the fight.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original ACME Newspictures wire photo with their stamp and caption on back. Labelled on back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Light and small corner crease at lower right corner. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2." Rare, the first of this image we have offered.
