ARMSTRONG, HENRY-PEDRO MONTANEZ WIRE PHOTO (1940-8TH ROUND)

On January 24,1940 Henry Armstrong met Prdro Montanez for the Welterweight Title.For savagery and bruising fighting, virtually all of it displayed by the irrepressible Armstrong, this was a fight that has seldom been excelled. No welterweight, no man near Armstrong's inches or poundage could have survived the blistering firepower". Montanez was down for the first time in his career in the 4th. Down again at the end of the 8th, he had to be carried to his corner.(New York Times).Armstrong would win with a 9th round TKO. Presented here is an original wire photo depicting 8th round action with Montanez down.
This is an original International News Photo wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Crease in lower right corner. Minor edge and corner wear. Clean front and back. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2."