FITZSIMMONS, ROBERT ANTIQUE PHOTO (EARLY 1900)

Robert Fitzsimmons was born on May 26, 1863 in Helston, Cornwall, England. He won the World Middleweight Title on January 14, 1891 from Jack Dempsey. On March 17, 1897 he won the World Heavyweight Title from James Corbett. He later won the World Light Heavyweight Title on November 25, 1903 from George Gardner. He retired after fighting Jersey Bellew on February 20, 1914 with a final record of 43-12 with 6 no decisions, 1 no contest, and 32 KO's. Offered here is an original, antique photograph of Robert Fitzsimmons taken in the early 1900's.
This is an antique photograph of Robert Fitzsimmons in full fight pose. It has been attached to heavy stock paper. Bold image. Clean. Some highlighting from newspaper is faintly present. No creases or tears. 6" x 8." Rare pose.