WILLARD, JESS-FRED FULTON WIRE PHOTO (1918)

On March 27, 1918 in Chicago world heavyweight champion Jess Willard agreed to fight Fred Fulton in defense of his title. Ultimately Willard decided against taking this fight and waited to fight Jack Dempsey a year later. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting Willard and Fulton after signing the articles of agreement for the fight, not to be.
This is an original Underwood & Underwood wire photo with their caption and stamp on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Tack hole at top center of white border. Small creases in the white corner borders. No tears. A few minor compressions. 8" x 10."