Negative, Film

Negative. Black and white negative of a print which shows a panoramic view of the floodlit boxing ring in Comiskey Park, Chicago, which was the site of the Louis/Braddock match on June 22, 1937. The stadium was filled with spectators. A typewritten label beneath the lower edge of the photo shows "(CX7) Chicago, June 23 - Under These Lights Louis Won Title -- In the ring under the blazing lights in center, Joe Louis last night captured the world heavyweight championship from James J. Braddock. Most of the 65,000 spectators are shown in this panoramic view of Comiskey Park. (HLK40600RIB) 1937."