LOUIS, JOE & JIMMY BIVINS ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1943)

This is an original wire photo dated August 21, 1943 depicting world heavyweight champion and Sgt. Joe Louis crowning Jimmy Bivins as World Duration Heavyweight Champion during the war. Bivins was scheduled to fight Herbert Marshall three days later.
This is an original ACME Newspictures wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Mild creasing. Minor corner wear. 7" x 9."