CARPENTIER, GEORGES-JOE JEANNETTE ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1914-15TH ROUND)

On March 21, 1914 at Luna Parc in Paris, France light heavyweights Georges Carpentier of France and Joe Jeannette of the United States squared off in the main event. Jeannette won a close and controversial 15 round decision by referee Franz Reichel. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting 15th round action during the fight.
This is an original French newspaper wire photo with the caption on the front, notes on the back and stamped by the newspaper on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased. Pin holes in upper corners which also ahve small paper loss. Edge and corner wear. Terrific image. 4 3/4" x 6 3/4."