CARPENTIER, GEORGES-GEORGE COOK WIRE PHOTO (1922)

Georges Carpentier (January 12, 1894 – October 28, 1975) was a French boxer. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908-26. Nicknamed the "Orchid Man", he stood 5 ft 11½ in (1.82 m) but his fighting weight ranged from 125 to 175 lb (57 to 79 kg). Carpentier was known for his speed, his excellent boxing skills and his extremely hard punch.Presented here is an original antique wirephoto of Carpentier in action against Cook in 1922.Carpentier would winn by a 4th round KO.
This is an original antique wirephoto of Carpentier and Cook in 1922.The photo measures 6 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches.There is a small corner piece missing on the lower right side.There is a small crease in the lower left corner.The back has the attaches wire info dated 1922.The image is clean.