CRIQUI, EUGENE-JOHNNY KILBANE ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1923)

On June 2, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York Johnny Kilbane and Frenchman Eugene Criqui battled for the World Featherweight Title. Criqui won the title scoring a 6th round TKO when referee Jack Appell called a stop to the action. This was the last fight in the career of Johnny Kilbane. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting the beginning of the fight with the fighters and handlers gathering in the ring.
This is an original Pacific & Atlantic Photos wire photo with their stamp on the reverse. No Caption. Clipped border at upper left. Small tear on lower left border with no paper loss. Crease in upper right corner. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. 8" x 10."