ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY & GEORGE GAINSFORD ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1955)

On July 22, 1955 Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Rocky Castellani in San Francisco in a non title fight. Robinson pounded out a ten round decision. Presented here is a scarce wirephoto of Robinson with his trainer, George Gainsford during training for this fight.
This original wirephoto pictures Robinson and Gainsford in a gym in Oakland during training. Taken on July 18, 1955, only days before the fight. No rips or tears. One crease in upper left corner. Appears trimmed on three sides. Beautiful image of both. Sharp and clear. 7" x 9 1/4".