HISTORY: Jack Dempsey fought Luis Firpo on September 14, 1923 in defense of his World Heavyweight Title. Dempsey knocked Firpo out in the 2nd round, in one of the most exciting and historic fights in boxing history. Presented here is an antique photo from this bout showing Firpo down in the first round. It is a Wide World photo.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This original antique wirephoto from the Dempsey-Firpo bout is 7" x 9 1/4." The upper left and lower corners have small tears in them. There is a crease in the upper right side. Clean image.
