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HISTORY: Joe Echevarria (born in Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines) was Lightweight/Featherweight champion of the United States Army, United States Navy and of the Philippine Islands in 1929. He was asked to and helped train and fought Sugar Ray Robinson for his first professional fight in Madison Square Garden which he lost to Sugar Ray Robinson by a knockout in the second round on October 4, 1940. He never fought again.
Known as "Baby Face Eche or Kid Eche", Echevarria had served as a cavalry instructor at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. Josue Reyes Echevarria was the son of Brigadier General Leopoldo Life Echevarria who fought against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during the World War II.
Offered here is an exceptionally rare signed photo of Joe Echevarria.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original promotional photo of Joe Echevarria in full fight pose as he looked at the height of his career. Inscribed and signed in fountain pen. Has a fold at lower portion. Small paper residue at top left. Bold, clear image. No tears. 5" x 8."
Exceptionally rare signed photo of the man who started the professional career of Sugar Ray Robinson.
