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HISTORY: On September 23, 1937 at the Polo Grounds in New York history was made when four championship bouts were featured on one fight show entitled the Carnival of Champions. Barney Ross defended his Welterweight Title defeating Ceferino Garcia in 15 rounds by decision. Lou Ambers retained his Lightweight Title defeating Pedro Montanez by 15 round decision. Marcel Thil lost his Middleweight Title when he was stopped by Fred Apostoli in 10 rounds. Harry Jeffra won a 15 round decision and the Bantamweight Title defeating Sixto Escobar. Jeffra "so far outclassed Escobar as to make the match surprisingly one-sided." The New York Times. All eight great fighters on one card.
Offered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting the two fighters weighing in prior to the fight.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, type 1 wire photo. Caption and stamp on back for the Associated Press. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Pin holes in corners. Small crease at lower right corner. No tears. 7" x 9."
