CARPENTIER, GEORGES-TOMMY GIBBONS ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTO (1924)

On May 31, 1924 at Floyd Fitzsimmons Arena at Michigan City, Indiana light heavyweights Tommy Gibbons and Georges Carpentier met in the main event. Gibbons won a ten round decision. Carpentier was in bad shape at the end and was clearly outboxed. Offered here is an original antique wire photo depicting the two fighters in the ring during the bout.
This is an original International News Photo wire photo with their stamp and caption on the reverse. Bold, clear image. Creased along right edge. Minor edge and corner wear. Clean front and back. Has tape reinforcing the right edge on the reverse. 8" x 9 1/2."