ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY-GENE FULLMER WIRE PHOTO (1957)

On May 1, 1957 Sugar Ray Robinson battled Middleweight Champion Gene Fullmer at Chicago Stadium in Chicago. Robinson had lost the title to Fullmer in January by 15 round decision. He won the rematch by knocking Fullmer out in 5 rounds. The punch that stopped Fullmer, a vicious and perfect left hook, was voted by Ring Magazine the best knockout of the past 50 years. Presented here is an antique wirephoto of this bout.
This antique wirephoto is 7" x 9" and pictures Fullmer getting knocked down. There are small creases in the corners. No rips or tears. There are light marks along the bottom of the photo where the print has bled from the attached description.