GAVILAN, KID-IKE WILLIAMS WIRE PHOTO (1949)

On April 1, 1949 at Madison Square Garden in New York future world welterweight champion Kid Gavilan fought world lightweight champion Ike Williams in the main event. These two fought two months earlier with Gavilan winning a majority decision. In this fight Gavilan again prevailed winning a unanimous ten round decision. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts action during this fight.
This is an original International News Photos wire photo with their caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not torn. Crease in lower left corner. Does have several compressions from handling. 7" x 9."