File:Griffin vs Jones.jpg

Sports event poster publicizing the Roy Jones, Jr.-Montell Griffin professional boxing match on August 7, 1997.

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Fair use rationale in Montell Griffin vs. Roy Jones, Jr. II edit

Though this image is subject to copyright, I feel its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because:

1. It is a historically significant promotional poster of an extremely notable sports event.
2. It is of much lower resolution than the original (copies made from it will be of very inferior quality).
3. The image is only being used for informational purposes.
4. Its inclusion in the article adds significantly to the article because it shows the subject(s) of this article and the sporting event promoted in the image