Curvis Takes One on Chin--World welterweight champion Emile Griffith lands a left jab to the chin of British champion Brian Curvis during their title fight tonight at London's Empire Pool. Griffith easily retained his title over 15 rounds and floored Curvis three times during the fight. English referee Harry Gibbs, the sole official, declared Griffith the winner.

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Title:
Curvis Takes One on Chin--World welterweight champion Emile Griffith lands a left jab to the chin of British champion Brian Curvis during their title fight tonight at London's Empire Pool. Griffith easily retained his title over 15 rounds and floored Curvis three times during the fight. English referee Harry Gibbs, the sole official, declared Griffith the winner.
Description:
[Information from item housing] Boxing...Action: 1960s
Photographer:
Associated Press
Name on Item:
AP
Date:
[ca. September 1964]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue
Subjects:
Boxing
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; sheet 208 x 256 mm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138nd93d
Terms of Use:
Rights status not evaluated.
All rights reserved.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title(s) from item.
Preferred Citation:
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue, Boston Public Library
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Boston University, College of Communication, 1977/1978.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
22_10_001045_0011
Barcode:
39999088103344