SULLIVAN, JOHN L. ANTIQUE PHOTO (1880'S)

John L. Sullivan was born on October 15, 1858 in Roxbury, Boston, MA. He is the link between bare knuckles and glove fighting and is considered to be one of the best heavyweights ever. He held the undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Championship for ten years, winning it in 1882 from Paddy Ryan and losing it in 1892 to James J. Corbett. Other notable fighters he fought and defeated included Jake Kilrain, Charlie Mitchell and Dominic McCaffrey. Presented here is an original, first generation photograph of John L. Sullivan taken in the early 1880's. Ex Duke Hott Collection.
This is an original, first generation photograph of Sullivan in period dress. This photo has a small piece cut out at bottom border with a name plate inserted. There are cracks at upper left and lower left corners. Scrape at lower right corner. Some surface wera at upper right corner. Image is clear, but somewhat faded. Pose is quite rare. Framed. 8" x 10 1/2" photo in a 12" x 15" frame. Rare, especially in this size.