ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY-STEVE BELLOISE ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1949)

Sugar Ray Robinson fought Steve Belloise on August 24, 1949 at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Robinson knocked Belloise out in the 7th round. Billed as an eliminator for World Middleweight Title. Belloise was floored at the end of the sixth round and did not come out for round 7. Offered here is an original wire photo from this fight showing Robinson getting ready to throw a left uppercut.
This is an original Culver Pictures wire photo with their stamp on the back with the original newspaper caption. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Has a tear on upper border with no paper loss. Edge and corner wear. Minor creases at lower corners. 7" x 8 1/2."