Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, during what is probably a workout fight, possibly against Los Angeles boxer Henry Armstrong. Garcia was the world middleweight champion 1939-1940
Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, during what is probably a workout fight, possibly against Los Angeles boxer Henry Armstrong. Garcia was the world middleweight champion 1939-1940
Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, taking a punch during a fight. Probably a workout fight because of the small crowd, possibly against Los Angeles boxer Henry Armstrong. Garcia was the world middleweight champion 1939-1940
Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, looking at the camera through the boxing ring ropes. Garcia was the world middleweight champion 1939-1940
Ceferino Garcia, champion boxer from the Philippines, with his trainer in the ring. Probably during a workout fight as there isn't much of a crowd observing. Garcia was the word middleweight champion 1939-1940.
Henry Armstrong trains with a punching bag. Henry Jackson Jr. (1912 - 1988) was a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. He holds the honor of being the only boxer to hold three world championships at the same time.
Henry Armstrong gets his hand wrapped in sports tape. Henry Jackson Jr. (1912 - 1988) was a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. He holds the honor of being the only boxer to hold three world championships at the same time.
Former boxing world champion and now referee Max Baer stands between George Godfrey, "the black shadow of Leiperville" (left), and Hank Hankinson during a boxing match between the two men at Olympic Auditorium. Hankinson was the winner of the match after Godfrey threw in the towel in the 8th round. Godfrey's loss was attributed to his age