This is a black-and-white photographic portrait of a man, American professional boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. The image is framed by a thin black border. The lighting is bright and directional, coming from the left, casting a soft shadow on the white background to the right of the man. The overall atmosphere is serious and professional.
The man is black, between 20 and 30 years old, with an athletic, muscular physique. He has short, dark, close-cropped hair and a trimmed goatee and mustache. He is shirtless, revealing a sculpted chest and abdomen. A white, textured terry towel is draped around his neck, with the two ends falling across his chest. He wears dark, satin-like boxing shorts with a wide elastic waistband. He wears a worn, dark leather boxing glove and a second glove on each hand. The right glove and the second glove on the left are both tied at the wrists. His arms are stretched out at his sides.
The man is positioned in the center of the frame, facing directly toward the camera. His expression is neutral and stoic, his mouth closed. His gaze is fixed on the viewer. The background is a simple white wall. The shot is a half-length portrait, from the head to mid-thigh.