SCHMELING, MAX WIRE PHOTO (TRAINING FOR FIRST LOUIS FIGHT-1936)

On June 19, 1936, Joe Louis and Max Schmeling fought in the main event at Yankee Stadium. Louis was undefeated and a rising star in the division. This fight was seen as another stepping stone to a title shot for Louis. In a stunning upset Schmeling would KO Louis in the 12th round. Presented here is an original wire photo of Max Schmeling in training for Joe Louis on June 9, 1936 at Napanoch, New York.
This is an originalWide World Photos wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Clean front and back. Creases in lower right and upper left corners. Edge and corner wear and one small tear with no paper loss. 7" x 9 1/8."