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TWO-TON TONY GALENTO 1940S PUBLICITY BOXING PHOTOGRAPH

TWO-TON TONY GALENTO 1940S PUBLICITY BOXING PHOTOGRAPH

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Original publicity photograph proclaiming the talents of Two-Ton Tony Galento, the American heavyweight who promised to 'moida de bum' when pitted against Joe Louis in 1939. Galento did indeed floor Louis in the third round before being defeated. The photo offers his services as fighter, referee, singer, dancer, story teller and song writer.

25 x 20cm. Very good condition. An unusual item. 

£40.00 (Code: 31276)

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