A short right

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A short right

Date11/1/1977

Names

Furlano, Nicky (subject)

Slaughter, Mike (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

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Original Toronto Star caption: A short right: Toronto's Nicky Furlano; right; is set to bop Minneapolis grandfather AI Franklin on the nose during action in the bout last night at St. Lawrence Market. 19-year-old Furlano won a unanimous decision; but never could put away his 40-year-old opponent. In fact; Franklin wasn't even breathing hard after bout. Crowd of 2;500 was solidly on the Toronto fighter's side.

Subject

Professional boxers

Medium

Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0049026F

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