BASILIO, CARMEN-CHUCK DAVEY I WIRE PHOTO (1952-SQUARING OFF)

On May 29, 1952 at the War Memorial in Syracuse future world champion Carmen Basilio fought Chuck Davey in the main event. After ten hard fought rounds the fight was declared a draw. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts the two fighters squaring off before the fight.
This is an original wire photo with date stamp on back. Bold, clear image. Clean. Small crease in upper right corner. Tiny closed tear on lower border with no paper loss. 8" x 10."