CARPENTIER, GEORGES WIRE PHOTO (1922)

Georges Carpentier (January 12, 1894 – October 28, 1975) was a French boxer. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908-26. Nicknamed the "Orchid Man", he stood 5 ft 11½ in (1.82 m) but his fighting weight ranged from 125 to 175 lb (57 to 79 kg). Carpentier was known for his speed, his excellent boxing skills and his extremely hard punch. Presented here is an original wirephoto of Carpentier from 1922.
This is an original wirephoto of Carpentier from 1922.The photo measures 5 inches by 6 inches.The edges have some minir chips and the corners also have minor wear.The back is dated 1922 in pencil.The images are clear.The photo may have been cut to this size.