LOUIS, JOE-MAX BAER WIRE PHOTO (1935-END OF FIGHT)

On September 24, 1935, heavyweights Joe Louis and Max Baer entered the ring with their careers going in opposite directions. Louis, undefeated, was a rising star in the division. Baer, the former heavyweight champion, was trying to rebound from his stunning loss to Jimmy Braddock a few months earlier. Louis demolished the former champ and knocked him out in the 4th round. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts Max Baer down as Joe Louis is led away by the referee.
This is an original ACME Newspictures wire photo with their stamp on back. No caption. Bold, clear image. Very minor soiling. Tiny crease in lower left corner. Minor edge wear. 7" x 9."