HISTORY: Jake LaMotta defeated Marcel Cerdan in 10 rounds on June 16, 1949 to win the Middleweight Title. Their rematch was scheduled for September 28, 1949 but Cerdan was tragically killed in a plane crash on his way to the bout. Presented here is a type 1 wire photo of Jake LaMotta and Cerdan before there bout in June of 1949.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, type 1 wire photo of LaMotta and Cerdan. The photo measures 6 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. The photo shows just some minor corner wear. Clean. The back has the attached wire info dated 1949. The images are vivid.
