DEMPSEY, JACK WIRE PHOTO (1926-TRAINING FOR TUNNEY)

Jack Dempsey was born on June 24, 1895 in Manassa, Colorado. He defeated Jess Willard on July 4, 1919 to win the World Heavyweight Title and held the title until September 23, 1926 when he lost to Gene Tunney. Dempsey announced his retirement in February of 1928 with a final record of 64-6-9 with 49 KO's. Presented here is an original antique wirephoto of Jack Dempsey training for his first fight with Gene Tunney. It is an International Newsreel photo.
This original antique wirephoto of Jack Dempsey is 8" x 10." There are several creases along the edges. There is a large clip in the lower right corner and smaller clips in the upper right and lower left corners. There is a small rip in the right edge. Clean photo.