JEFFRIES, JAMES J. ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (CIRCA 1910-TRAINING FOR JOHNSON)

On July 4, 1910 Jack Johnson successfully defended his heavyweight title against Jim Jeffries, the former champion. Jeffries had retired undefeated champion after his last fight in 1904. Encouraged greatly by a racist public eager to get rid of Jack Johnson, Jeffries agreed to fight Johnson, but age and an almost six year lay-off, coupled with Johnson's great skill and youth proved to be too much. Jeffries was easily defeated in a one sided match. Presented here is an original, first generation photograph depicting Jeffries training for the Johnson fight.
This is an original Pictorial News Co. photograph with their stamp on back. Labeled on back in pencil. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Corner wear. 5" x 7."