JOHNSON, JACK-STANLEY KETCHEL ORIGINAL LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH (1909-THE KNOCKOUT)

HISTORY: On October 16, 1909 at the Mission Street Arena in Colma, California World Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson defended his title against World Middleweight Champion Stanley Ketchel. Ketchel knocked Johnson down in the 12th round. Johnson arose and flattened Ketchel who was counted out by referee Jack Welch. Offered here is an original, first generation, antique large format photo which depicts Johnson standing over the knocked out Ketchel at the end of the fight as the referee counts him out.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a rare, original, first generation, large format photograph. Bold, clear image. Clean with no staining. Not creased or torn. Professionally framed with a plate describing the photo. 15 1/2" x 19 1/2" in a frame of 22" x 26 1/2."