Nigerian boxer (1929–1971), born Richard Ihetu, who held middleweight and light heavyweight titles in the 1960s before his retirement and death from liver cancer at the age of 42. Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tiger working the speed bag, signed and inscribed in red felt tip "To, Jim Wiggins, Best wishes from Dick Tiger." Photo is also signed and inscribed twice on the reverse, once in red felt tip and once in blue ballpoint. Some scattered light surface marks and dings, and impressions from signature and inscription on reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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