SHADE, DAVE-ROLAND TODD WIRE PHOTO (WEIGH IN-1926)

On January 1, 1926 at Madison Square Garden in New York welterweights Dave Shade and Roland Todd battled in the main event. Shade won a ten round decision. "Shade did everything but knock out his English opponent. He floored him for a count of two in the third round, but the Englishman remained vertical during the remainder of the fight despite Shade's tremendous punching power (AP)." Offered here is an original wire photo depicting the two fighters weighing in on the day of the fight.
This is an original International News Photos wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Clean front and back. Bold, clear image. Not creased. Minor edge wear. One minor crack on left edge. Terrific image. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2."