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HISTORY: On December 20, 1963 at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh world welterweight champion Emile Griffith moved up to the middleweight division and took on hard punching contender, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. It was a mistake. Carter hurt Griffith early in the first round, and put him down twice before the fight was stopped in the same round.
Offered here is an original, type 1 photograph depicting Rubin Carter finishing off Emile Griffith. Signed by both Carter and Griffith.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, type 1 photograph depicting Rubin Carter finishing off Emile Griffith. Signed by both Carter and Griffith in blue sharpie pen. Stamped on reverse by Wide World Photos. Bold, clear image. Clean. Not creased or torn. Surface wear on left edge. 7 1/2" x 9." Iconic image.
