CARTER, RUBIN "HURRICANE WIRE PHOTO (1964-PRE GIARDELLO VISITING WORLD'S FAIR)

On December 14, 1964 at Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania middleweight champion Joey Giardello defended his title against hard punching Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Giardello won a 15 round unanimous decision. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting Carter at the World's Fair in New York before the Giardello bout.
This is an original United Press International wire photo with their caption and stamp on back. Bold, clear image. Clean. Not creased or torn. Minor compression at top edge. 7" x 9."