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Former boxer, Fidel La Barba, becomes sportswriter, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
Fidel La Barba, smiles directly at the camera while sitting at a desk with a typewriter and documents. He wears glasses, a tie, and sport jacket. Behind him is a window with the blinds closed. La Barba was a former championship fighter, who upon retirement, attended Stanford and received journalism degree. He became a sportswriter and eventually became a boxing advisor for Hollywood films. He wrote the related article and describes the grim reality of being a boxer.
Date:
October 10, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Former boxer, Fidel La Barba, becomes sportswriter, Los Angeles, 1935

Portrait of boxer Billy Hogan, 1932

Description:
This is a portrait of boxer Billy Hogan taken around the time that he was coming into his own and on the rise. At this point people were predicting he would become the new champion. Also refer to article carrying photograph taken on the same day: "Fight Fans Predict Hogan Coming Champion." Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 1932: 14
Date:
December 1932
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Portrait of boxer Billy Hogan, 1932