PARET, BENNY "KID"-FEDERICO THOMPSON WIRE PHOTO (1960-WEIGH IN)

On March 25, 1960 at Madison Square Garden in New York welterweights Benny "Kid" Paret and Federico Thompson fought in a title elimination bout. After 12 rounds the fight was declared a draw. Paret got the title shot in his next fight. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting the two fighters weighing in on the day of the fight.
This is an original United Press International wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Crease in upper and lower left corners. No tears. 7" x 9."