CARTER, JIMMY-TOMMY COLLINS ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1953)

On April 24, 1953 at the famed Boston Garden lightweight champion Jimmy Carter defended his title against Tommy Collins, a local favorite. Carter stopped Collins in the 9th round in defense of his crown. Collins, moving up in weight, took a beating from Carter touching the canvas no less than ten times in front of a stunned hometown crowd. Collins cornermen entered the ring to stop the fight. Offered here is an original wire photoshowing the two fighters at the end of the bout.
This is an original International News Photos wire photograph. Has their stamp on the reverse. No caption. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Borders may have been trimmed. Clean front and back. 6" x 8 1/2."