GRIFFITH, EMILE-GASPAR ORTEGA WIRE PHOTO (1960-5TH ROUND)

On February 12, 1960 at Madison Square Garden in New York welterweights Emile Griffith and Gaspar Ortega battled in the main event. Griffith won a ten round split decision. The crowd booed the score favoring Ortega. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts 5th round action.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their caption on both the front and back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. A few minor compressions from handling and a few cracks in the emulsion. 8" x 10."