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HISTORY: Jack Dempsey fought Tom Gibbons on July 4, 1923 in Shelby, Montana. The fight nearly bankrupted the town and was forever more known as the "Rape of Shelby." Dempsey won by decision after 15 rounds to successfully defend his World Heavyweight Title.
Offered here is an original, type 1 photograph depicting Jack Dempsey and his training camp on June 29, 1923 preparing for this fight. Pictured from left to right are Jerry Luvatis,, English Billy Wells, Jack Dempsey, Joe Benjamin, Harry Drake, Johnny Dempsey, Frank Powers and George Godfrey.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, type 1 photograph depicting Jack Dempsey and his training camp on June 29, 1923 preparing for this fight. Pictured from left to right are Jerry Luvatis,, English Billy Wells, Jack Dempsey, Joe Benjamin, Harry Drake, Johnny Dempsey, Frank Powers and George Godfrey. Full caption on back and date stamped. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 4 1/2" x 6 5/8."
Rare image of Dempsey with his training camp while he was world heavyweight champion.
