MCLARNIN, JIMMY-YOUNG CORBETT III WIRE PHOTO (1933-PREFIGHT-MCLARNIN WINS TITLE)

On May 29, 1933 at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles world welterweight champion Young Corbett III defended his title against Jimmy McLarnin. McLarnin stopped Corbett III in the very first round to win the title. After Corbett had been floored twice and had his back to McLarnin, the “Irishman rushed across the ring and punched Corbett in the jaw again and Referee George Blake stopped the contest immediately. Corbett was out on his feet. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts the two in the ring shaking hands before the fight began.
This is an original Los Angeles Bureau wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Creased with wear at lower left corner. No tears. Bold, clear image. 7" x 9."