Tommy Farr signed and dated (1939) studio photo professionally framed and matted.

Price: £75

Tommy Farr was born in Tonypandy, Wales. 18th December 1913. No heavyweight this century has represented British boxing more nobly than Tommy Farr. Although only 23, Farr had been in nearly 100 professional contests when he challenged Joe Louis for the championship. It was Louis’ first defence and he was taken 15 rounds by Farr. Louis won on points but Farr, tough and stubborn, confused the champ will a style shaped in the boxing booths of his youth. He fought his first ten rounder a fortnight after his 13th birthday.