HISTORY: On September 23, 1957 World Middleweight Champion Sugar Ray Robinson fought Carmen Basilio at Yankee Stadium in New York. Basilio, the tough as nails World Welterweight Champion, prevailed winning a hard fought 15 round decision over Robinson and the World Middleweight Title. Presented here is an antique wirephoto from this bout.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This antique wirephoto from the first bout between Sugar Ray Robinson and Carmen Basilio is 7" x 9." There are small creases in the corners. The image is clean with no rips or tears.