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Referee Raises Henry Armstrong's Hand

Referee Raises Henry Armstrong's Hand

Original caption: 5/31/1933-New York, NY - Announcer Henry Balogh raises Henry Armstrong's arm in token of victory over Barney Ross. Hurling punches from every angle, the St. Louis-born Los Angeles fighter annexed Ross' welterweight headpiece. 40,000 fans jammed the Madison Square Garden Bowl tonight for this unforgettable boxing classic. Image donated by: © Bettmann/CORBIS Date Photographed: May 31, 1933 Location Information: New York, New York, USA

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