LOGART, ISAAC-VIRGIL AKINS WIRE PHOTO (1955-8TH ROUND)

On August 8, 1955 at St. Nicholas Arena in New York welterweights Issac Logart and Virgil Akins battled in an important division matchup. Akins started slowly, but rallied to win a ten round split decision. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting 8th round action.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their caption on front. Bold, clear image. Soiling on borders. Crease in upper left corner. 7 1/2" x 10."