SCHMELING, MAX & JIMMY BRADDOCK WIRE PHOTO (1936-DISCUSSING LOUIS)

Max Schmeling was born on September 28, 1905 in Klein Luckaw, Brandenburg, Germany. He won the World Heavyweight Title on June 12, 1930 in a bout with Jack Sharkey. He also held the German Light Heavyweight, European Light Heavyweight and German Heavyweight Titles. He retired after losing to Richard Vogt on October 31, 1948 with a final record of 56-10-4 with 38 KO's. Presented here is an original wire photo of Max Schmeling and Jimmy Braddock discussing Schmeling's first fight with Joe Louis at Schmeling's training camp on June 3, 1936.
This is an original International News Photos wire photo with their caption and stamp on the back. Bold, clear image. Printer marks on top border. Mild crease in upper right corner. Minor edge wear. Clean. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2."