ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY-CARMEN BASILIO I WIRE PHOTO (1957)

On September 23, 1957 World Middleweight Champion Sugar Ray Robinson fought Carmen Basilio at Yankee Stadium in New York. Basilio, the tough as nails World Welterweight Champion, prevailed winning a hard fought 15 round decision over Robinson and the World Middleweight Title. Presented here is an antique wirephoto from this bout.
This antique wirephoto from the first bout between Sugar Ray Robinson and Carmen Basilio is 7" x 9." There are small creases in the corners. The image is clean with no rips or tears.