LOUIS, JOE-BILLY CONN II LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH (1946-HIGH QUALITY)

On June 19, 1946, World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis fought tough Billy Conn for the second time in New York. Louis had a very difficult time with Conn in their first meeting, but not this time as he stopped him in 8 rounds. In addition to being an important fight, this event had the added significance of being the first World Heavyweight Championship broadcast on that new medium of television. Offered here is an original, first generation, large format photograph of Joe Louis pummeling Billy Conn into submission near the end of the fight.
This is an original, first generation, large format, high resolution photo. Photographer name of Morris Gordon in lower right corner and also stamped on back. High quality matte finish photograph. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back with no staining. Small crease at upper left corner. Small closed tear on right border. Minor edge and corner wear. 11" x 14." Rare in this quality and size.