Description: In Colma California, on Oct 16th, 1909, Middleweight Champion of the World, Stanley Ketchel, Challenged Heavyweight;Champion Jack Johnson for the Championship.There was an agreement for both fighters to go twenty Rounds for the Camera's.Ketchel went off Script, and Decked Johnson in the 12th round.Johnson got off the deck and Knocked Ketchel out, and His teeth were imbedded in Johnson's Glove!Johnson said of Ketchel " He Crossed me and I fixed Him"Willis Britt Manager of Ketchel's took the teeth and turned them into Dice.After the Fight, Johnson and Ketchel played poker, and Johnson lost $ 700.00 to Ketchel.One year after the fight a Ketchel was shot and killed. Framed in Antique Oak frame. Original 1909 Dana photo mounted on hard Board.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Pacifica, California
End Time: 2024-11-18T04:34:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Fighter: Jack Johnson
Brand: Champion
Sport: Boxing
Player: Johnson/Kecthel
Size: Overall size in frame 16 1/2" x 12"
Color: Sepia Tone
Product: Dana Photo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
