1951 Boxing RAY FAMECHON Vintage Photograph FRENCH FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDER
Item Description
Date - 1951
Famechon pleads his case to the Cincinnati Athletic Commission, after being controversially TKO'd by Eddie Burgin in the 2nd round at Cincinnati Gardens. In what appears to have been a language translation issue, the French fighter pleaded with the referee "No, No Quit", after getting knocked down by Burgin. The Referee misinterpreted as Famechon wanting to stop the fight. Manager Lew Burston and chairman commissioner Paul Cain also pictured.
Vintage Boxing Press or Wire Photograph. "Wire photo" photo type. Please enlarge and check scans for any markings, tags, stamps or credits on the back of the Photo.
Size - About 5 5/8" x 6 1/2" inches. Trimmed as shown.
Condition - About GD condition with general handling wear. Some light creasing and emulsion crackling. Please enlarge scans or photos to see better detail.
A great lot for the vintage Boxing Photograph and Memorabilia collector.
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