CARPENTIER, GEORGES ANTIQUE PHOTO (PLAYING WITH HIS DOG)

Georges Carpentier was born on January 12, 1994 in Lens, France. He won the World Light Heavyweight Title on October 12, 1920 in a bout with Battling Levinsky. He also held the European Welterweight, French Welterweight, European Middleweight, European Light Heavyweight, European Heavyweight and White Heavyweight Titles. He retired after an exhibition match with Jack Walker on January 11, 1927 with a final record of 88-14-6 with 1 no decision and 56 KO's. Offered here is an original, first generation photograph of Carpentier as he looked at the height of his career playing with his pet dog, Felix.
This is an original, first generation photo. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Tiny creases in upper right and lower left corners. Edge and corner wear. 8" x 10."