He knew one day it would confuse and intrigue (and arouse) the masses of East Side Boxing's General Forum so he urged the photographer to take the picture. You see, he was a bit of a dick.
Haha was this a weigh in where he couldn't make weight cuz fighters will strip down if can't make the weight or some exam? Looks like Armstrong is sayin "Cmon Gramps! Let's go streaking woo hoo!"
That's what I find strange about it. Armstrong was renowned for wearing as much as possible, gorging himself with food, etc. to make the bare minimum for a weight class to go after the big guys. I don't see why he'd need to strip down raw. But I guess a cool breeze every now and then is relaxing.
This content is protected Came in here expecting to discuss his unceasing windmill technique with his head buried in opponents' chest but get National Geographic instead:twisted: Good one tho':silly