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HISTORY: Johnny Buff was a capable, relentless, game fighter who feared no man; In 1921, he won both - the Bantamweight Championship of the World and the Flyweight Championship of the World Among those he defeated during his career were Tommy Gorman, Willie LaMorte, Midget Smith, Eddie O'Dowd, Frankie Mason, Frankie Dailey, Pete Herman, Abe Goldstein, "Young" Zulu Kid, Charles LeDoux, "Little" Jack Sharkey and Benny Schwartz Both Nat Fleischer and Charley Rose ranked Buff as the #7 All-Time Flyweight; Herb Goldman ranked him as the #12 All-Time Flyweight. Presented here is an original wire photo of Johnny Buff with his family the day after he defeated Pete Herman to capture the world bantamweight title.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original Underwood & Underwood wire photo of Buff in 1921.The photo measures 7 inches by 8 1/2 inches. The photo has pin holes on the perimeter. Edge wear. Crease on left border. The back has the attached wire info dated September 24, 1921.The image is bold and clear. Clean.
