PATTERSON, FLOYD-INGEMAR JOHANSSON III WIRE PHOTO (1961)

On March 13, 1961 World Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson defended his title against former champion Ingemar Johansson at Convention Hall in Miami Beach. These two split their first two meetings with Patterson winning the second to become the first man to regain the Heavyweight Title. In this fight Patterson again prevailed stopping Johansson in six rounds. Presented here is an original wirephoto of the two shaking hands before one of their bouts.
This is an original wirephoto of Patterson nad johasson.The photo measures 6 1/2 inches by 8 inches.There is a small spot of glue residue in the upper left top border.The rest of the photo is clea.The back has the 2 fighters name stamped in ink.The images are vivid.