Description
Black and white 8″ x 9 1/2″ photo of James J. Braddock, the Heavyweight Champion, as he is preparing for the upcoming fight with Joe Louis. It was his first fight since 1935 when he defeated Max Baer. After the fight, Braddock refused any other fights until he became insignificant. This picture was taken less than a week before he would fight, and lose, to Joe Louis.
Source: June 21, 1937 Life magazine.
