LOUIS, JOE TRAINING WIRE PHOTO (1938-TRAINING FOR 2ND SCHMELING FIGHT)

Joe Louis fought Max Schmeling for the second time on June 22, 1938 at Yankee Stadium. Louis had been stopped by Schmeling in their first fight in 1936 marking the first time Louis had felt the sting of defeat. In this celebrated second fight Louis knocked Schmeling out in the first round to retain the World Heavyweight Title. This was one of the most historic fights in boxing history, fought against the backdrop of the rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany and the loaming second World War. Offered here is an original wire photo of Joe Louis during a sparring session at Pompton Lakes, new Jersey on June 3, 1938 as he prepared for his second fight with Max Schmeling.
This is na original International News Photos wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2."