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Poster Print : Derek Sweet D Williams heavyweight boxer February 1990 at the centre of
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Derek Sweet D Williams heavyweight boxer February 1990 at the centre of
Derek Sweet D Williams heavyweight boxer February 1990
at the centre of an alleged drugs scandal The 24 year old compalined of dizziness and stinging eyes after losing his European title ot French fairground worker Jean Maurice Chanet
Arnold Slater
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*678076
Media ID 21468661
© Mirrorpix
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive the past with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring an iconic image of Derek Sweet D Williams, the heavyweight boxing champion, captured in February 1990 by renowned photographer Arnold Slater from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating photograph brings you closer to the action, as Williams stands at the center of an alleged drugs scandal, with a determined expression on his face. A must-have for boxing enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this high-quality poster print will make a bold statement in any room, transporting you back in time.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40cm (23.4" x 15.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Derek 'Sweet D' Williams, a formidable heavyweight boxer, is captured in this iconic print from February 1990. At the center of an alleged drugs scandal that rocked the boxing world, Williams's career took an unexpected turn. Just 24 years old at the time, he had recently lost his European title to Jean Maurice Chanet, a French fairground worker turned boxer. In this image, we see Williams displaying both physical and emotional exhaustion after his defeat. His face reveals signs of dizziness and stinging eyes - perhaps a result of intense training or even something more sinister related to the alleged drug scandal surrounding him. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by professional athletes and the pressures they endure within their chosen fields. It captures not only Williams's physical prowess but also his vulnerability as he navigates through turbulent times in his career. Taken by renowned photographer Arnold Slater during the height of boxing's popularity in the 1990s, this print transports us back to an era when fighters like Derek 'Sweet D' Williams commanded attention and captivated audiences with their skill and determination. As we gaze upon this image today, it serves as a testament to both triumphs and tribulations experienced by athletes throughout history.
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