Vintage Gene Fullmer Ray Robinson Weigh In Boxing Original Press Photo 8x10 B&W

[Used]: Vintage black and white AP Wirephoto boxing photograph shows general age related wear with curling to the sheet and light surface waviness from handling. Front image area has mild gloss scuffing visible in raking light, small handling creases near the margins, and edge and corner wear with toning and a few tiny crinkles around the caption strip. Reverse side exhibits overall age toning, scattered foxing and discoloration patches, and minor smudges from storage, but the photo paper remains flexible with no tears or missing pieces.

Brand/Agency: AP Wirephoto (Associated Press); original mid century black and white boxing press photograph on paper showing middleweight champion Gene Fullmer on the scale during pre fight weigh in ceremonies.

The image depicts Gene Fullmer standing on the scale in boxing trunks as challenger Ray Robinson leans over his shoulder pointing toward the scale mechanism, with Illinois Athletic Commission chairman Frank Gilmer operating the scale and commission members Lou Radzienda and William Feigenbutz looking on.

Medium and format: gelatin silver press photograph with a wide margin bearing the original typed caption that begins STA1 Chicago, May 1 -- Weighing in for fight -- Gene Fullmer, middleweight champion, stands on scales today during weigh in ceremonies for tonights fight and continues with identifications of Ray Robinson, Frank Gilmer, Lou Radzienda, William Feigenbutz, and the AP Wirephoto credit; the reverse side is plain photo paper with light toning, scattered foxing, and a small pencil filing number near one corner.

This documentary style sports image offers a candid moment from a mid century boxing title bout preparation, suitable for framing or display in collections of Gene Fullmer, Ray Robinson, or vintage boxing and sports history ephemera.

MSC185-57