WRIGHT, CHALKY ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1942-PREPARING FOR PEP)

On November 20, 1942 at Madison Square Garden in New York featherweight champion Chalky Wright defended his title against tough and elusive Willie Pep of Connecticut. Pep pounded out a 15 round unanimous decision to win the title. Offered here is an original wire photo of Chalky White at his Valley Stream, New York training camp two days before the fight being declared fit to fight by New York State Athletic Commissioner John Phelan.
This is an original International News Photos wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. No tears. Mild corner creases at upper right and lower left. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2."