American bantam Peacock at work on the speedball in preparation for his return bout at the Stadium on Monday week against Belgian Pierre Cossemyns. Peacock beat Cossemyns on points recently. November 19, 1954.

American bantam Peacock at work on the speedball in preparation for his return bout at the Stadium on Monday week against Belgian Pierre Cossemyns. Peacock beat Cossemyns on points recently. November 19, 1954.
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