Vintage portrait of Canadian middleweight boxer George LaBlanche (1856 - 1918). LaBlanche (real name George Blais) was born in Quebec and was nicknamed "The Marine". He is most famous for knocking out World Middleweight Champion "Nonpareil" Jack Dempsey in 1889 with an illegal punch.
Vintage portrait of Canadian middleweight boxer George LaBlanche (1856 - 1918). LaBlanche (real name George Blais) was born in Quebec and was nicknamed "The Marine". He is most famous for knocking out World Middleweight Champion "Nonpareil" Jack Dempsey in 1889 with an illegal punch. Cigarette card portrait circa 1890 by Allen & Ginter / Lindner, Eddy & Clauss lithography company.
Size: 2120px × 3001px
Photo credit: © Fistiana / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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