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HISTORY: Panama Al Brown was born in Panama on July 5, 1902. He began his professional boxing career with a win over Jose Moreno on March 19, 1922. He won the Bantamweight title over Gregorio Vidal on June 18, 1929. In his career he defeated Willie LaMorte, Kid Francis, Teddy Baldock, Joe Ryder, Johnny King and Eugene Criqui. He retired after defeating Kid Fortune on December 4, 1942 with a final mark of 132-19-12. Brown died on April 11, 1951. Offered here is an original promotional photograph of "Panama" Al Brown as he appeared as world bantamweight champion which he has boldly inscribed and signed in ink. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original promotional photograph of Brown wearing his championship belt in full fight pose. Boldly signed in fountain pen ink, "sincerely Al Brown." Bold, clear image. Crease in lower right corner. Minor edge and surface wear. No tears. 5" x 8." Authenticated by PSA/DNA and comes with their cert # AM53854.
