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 fight. It is an International News Photo.
This original wirephoto from the Louis-Galento bout is 8" x 10." The corners are slightly soft and there is a small crease in the lower left corner. Clean image with no rips or tears.