ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY WIRE PHOTO (1951-GETTING HANDS WRAPPED)

Sugar Ray Robinson (Walker Smith, Jr.) became a professional fighter on October 4, 1940. He defeated Tommy Bell on December 20, 1946 to win the World Welterweight Title. He defeated Jake LaMotta on February 14, 1951 to win the World Middleweight Title. He would eventually win that title on four additional occasions. In a career which ran until 1965 he would claim victories over Gene Fullmer, Carmen Basilio, Kid Gavilan, Bobo Olson, Rocky Graziano, Henry Armstrong and Randy Turpin. Presented here is an original wire photo depicting Suagr Ray Robinson getting his hands wrapped as head trainer George Gainsford looks on during a training session on October 5, 1951.
This is an original wire photo. Bold, clear image. Crease in upper right corner. Compression from paper clip on upper left border. Clean front and back. 7" x 9 1/2."