LOUIS, JOE-AL ETTORE ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1936-SQUARING OFF AT WEIGH IN)

On September 22, 1936 at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia rising heavyweight star Joe Louis fought local favorite Al Ettore in the main event. Louis knocked Ettore out in the 5th round. Ettore was down for counts of "3" and "9" in the fourth round, before being felled for the full count by left hooks. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting the two fighters squaring off at the weigh in on the day of the fight.
This is an original ACME Newspictures wire photo with their full caption on back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased, but minor compressions at bottom border. Number written at lower right border. Spectacular image. 7" x 9."