ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY-GEORGE GAINSFORD-"SOLDIER" JONES ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1952)

Sugar Ray Robinson fought Rocky Graziano on April 16, 1952 in Chicago in defense of his World Middleweight Title. Robinson knocked Graziano out in the 3rd round. Offered here is an original wire photo taken at Robinson's training camp in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey getting a rubdown on April 9, 1952 from his handler "Soldier" Jones with head trainer Gerge Gainsford supervising.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Minor tear on border border with no paper loss. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Minor crease at lower left corner. 7" x 9."