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HISTORY: On June 28, 1939 World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis defended his title against Tony Galento at Yankee Stadium in New York. Galento, a hard punching rough and tumble sort, knocked Louis down early in the fight. Louis recovered and administered a ferocious beating on "Two Ton" Tony before stopping him in the fourth round.
Offered here is an original, type 1 photo depicting Joe Louis receiving payment for this fight from promoter Mike Jacobs as his managers Julian Black and John Roxborough look on..
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, type 1 photo depicting Joe Louis receiving payment for this fight from promoter Mike Jacobs as his managers Julian Black and John Roxborough look on.. Bold, clear image. Stamped on back from International News Photos. Clean front and back. Very small corner creases. No tears. Labeled on back. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2."
