LOUIS, JOE TRAINING FOR BRADDOCK WIRE PHOTO (1937)

Joe Louis fought Jim Braddock on June 22, 1937 at Comiskey Park in Chicago for the Heavyweight Championship. Louis, down early in the fight rallied and knocked Braddock out in the 8th round to win the World Heavyweight Title. Offered here is an original wire photo dated June 17, 1937, 5 days before this fight, depicting a smiling Joe Louis at training camp.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Residue from wire photo at bottom border, otherwise clean. Tack holes in corners and tiny corner creases. 7" x 9."