BROWN, PANAMA AL ORIGINAL PHOTO (1927-BEFORE CRIQUI FIGHT)

Panama Al Brown was born in Panama on July 5, 1902. He began his professional boxing career with a win over Jose Moreno on March 19, 1922. He won the Bantamweight title over Gregorio Vidal on June 18, 1929. In his career he defeated Willie LaMorte, Kid Francis, Teddy Baldock, Joe Ryder, Johnny King and Eugene Criqui. He retired after defeating Kid Fortune on December 4, 1942 with a final mark of 132-19-12. Brown died on April 11, 1951. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts Panama Al Brown at the height of his career before his fight with Eugene Criqui at the Velodrome in Paris which he won by unanimous ten round decision.
This is an original Agence ROL wire photo with their stamp and typed caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 5" x 7."