LOUIS, JOE-TONY GALENTO WIRE PHOTO (1939)

On June 28, 1939 World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis defended his title against Tony Galento at Yankee Stadium in New York. Galento, a hard punching rough and tumble sort, knocked Louis down early in the fight. Louis recovered and administered a ferious beating on "Two Ton" Tony before stopping him in the fourth round. Presented here is an original wirephoto from this bout. It is a Wide World Photo.
This original wirephoto from the Louis-Galento bout is 7" x 9." There are a few small creases along the top edge. Clean image with no rips or tears.