JOHNSON, JACK-JIM JEFFRIES LARGE FORMAT PHOTO (1910-END OF FIGHT)

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, large format antique Dana photo from this bout depicting the two fighters returning to their corners after Jeffries was counted out..
This is an original, first generation, antique mounted photograph. Photographer stamp for Dana at lower left. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Minor edge and corner wear. 14 3/4" x 20." Spectacular, iconic image and extremely rare in this size.