JOHNSON, JACK-JESS WILLARD ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTO (1915-END OF FIGHT)

On April 5, 1915 in Havana, Cuba World Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson fought Jess Willard. Under a grueling sun the two fought for 26 rounds when suddenly the giant Jess Willard stopped the aging Johnson with a hard straight right hand. Johnson later claimed to have thrown the fight, but most ring historians dismiss this claim. The fight was of great note. Offered here is an original, first generation photograph which depicts the end f the fight with handlers in the ring attending to the still down Jack Johnson,
This is an original, first generation photo. Labelled on back in pencil. Bold, clear image. Clean with no staining. Partial center crease. No tears. 4 1/2" x 6 1/4." A rarely seen image right after fight ended.