CARTER, JIMMY-PERCY BASSET ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1951)

On February 7, 1951 at the St. Nicholas Arena in New York lightweights Jimmy Carter and Percy Basset battled in the main event. Carter prevailed winning a unanimous ten round decision. Offered here is an original wire photograph depicting intense action during the fight.
This is an original International News Photos wire photograph with their stamp and original caption on the reverse. Clear, bold image. Minor crease in lower left corner. Minor edge and corner wear. A few small spots on the margin outside of the imge. 7" x 9."