Historic Boxing Matches

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Colin Clarke. June 17, 1955.

Roman Fuetes. February 21, 1955.

Wolgast fouls Ritchie 2nd time

Portrait of mature boxer (EV003651_H)

Olympic Games: Free Style Wrestler: Richard Garrard. July 21,1952.

Pierre Cossemyns, A Belgian contender. April 17, 1954.

On The Outside Looking In -- Freddie, so often inside the ropes, gives them a tug from the outside to test their stretch before the contests, March 25.Freddie Mills, former world light heavyweight champion turned promoter, staged his first bill at London's Empress hall last night March 25.In the third round of the main bout Yolande Pompee, light heavyweight from Trinidad, Knocked out Danish light heavyweight champion Erik Jensen. April 24, 1952. (Photo by Rota Pictures)

L. Piddock, of Lancashire, throws Australian Competitor F. Flannery with a leg hold during their match in the British amateur wrestling championship tournament, in London. Piddock won the flyweight final. April 16, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Boxing. March 30, 1951. The Hague, South Holland

Television "Covers" Fight For First Time -- For the first time in the history of television, the television cameras were taken to a ringside when the Max Baer-Lou Nova fight at the Yankee Stadium, June 1st, was televised. Here is the scene at the ringside during the semi-final bout between Max Marker and Wally Sears as the television camera is trained on the fighters. The main bout was televised in the same fashion. December 3, 1952. (Photo by ACME).

Max Gornik - Max in aggressive pose as boxer. Many *****. April 15, 1952.

Light Heavyweight Championship of the world.Gus Lesnevich (U.S.A.) defeats Freddie Mills (Great Britain) in 10th round.The last round. Freddie Mills down. The referee declares Lesnevich the winner. May 15, 1946.

Anefo photo collection. Judoserie. May 19, 1957

Dawson. July 07, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Judoserie. May 19, 1957

English boxer Freddie Mills has a soft heart in his barrel chest.Freddie Mills (top), world light heavyweight champion.***** Hearted ugly man Freddie Mills was a British Boxing Idol, but lost some cast when he lost his world's light heavyweight title to Joey Maxim, US, last January. October 01, 1950.

Photograph of David Daniel Carstens (1914 - 1955) from South Africa fighting Peter Oscar Jørgensen (1907 - 1992) from Denmark at the 1932 Olympic games. David Daniel Carstens takes gold in the Light Heavyweight division.

Anefo photo collection. Boxing championships in Krasnapolsky. Gerard van Eyck and Nelis Oostrum. September 27, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Tommy Farr in Training -- Tommy Farr in training at the Crown and Anchore at Brighton. September 25, 1950. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Belgian Pierre Cossemyns (above) and American Billy Peacock (below), who meet at the Stadium to-night, both have eyes on the world *****. October 18, 1954.

Prize-Fighting as it was in 1960 and Boxing as it is Expected to be in 1980 - Pat O'keefe (right) with Bill Knight, as the prize-fighters of 1960 with the referee and seconds. A novel boxing set was staged at the "Ring" Blackfriers Road, when a tournament was held for charity.Pat O'Keefe, the old middle-weight champion, with the aid of a sparring partner, gave a representation of prize-fight in 1860.The pair fought in the clothes and under the rules which were the custom in that year.Late O'Keefo returned with his partner and depicted boxing as he expects is to be in 1960. January 16, 1933. (Photo by Central News).

Vintage Photograph. Man shows off his boxing gloves.

Sports - Boxing - Crowds. February 22, 1941.

Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight boxing champion, 1908 (1951). Artist: Unknown

Hackenschmidt -- Hackenschmidt training in Chicago for his wrestling match with Frank Gotch at Chicago on Labour Day for the World's Championship - Hackenschmidt has the famous "Toe Hold" on one of his training partners. February 1, 1952. (Photo by Tropical Press).

Anefo photo collection. Boxers for 1964 Olympic Games. Jan Huppen with trainer. August 27, 1964

Alec Buxton. June 20, 1945.

Al Burke - Boxing. December 02, 1935.

A New British Heavy-Weight Hope.George Dawson, a British heavy-weight, exercising under the watchful eye of his trainer, Nat Sellars at the Solomon's Gymnasium, in London.Dawson, whose real name is George Gadd, is heavyweight prospects this country has had for years. Dawson, who comes from Builth Wells, Wales, served in the Royal Navy during the war, and has won his first six fights by knock-outs, none going more than four rounds. January 23, 1948.

Madrid, 29/01/1970. Miguel Velázquez is proclaimed European lightweight boxing champion after defeating Scotsman Ken Buchanan in a fight held at the Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid.

Ketchel, in boxing pose

Jess Willard

Battered Bratton Fights Back -- In the fifteenth and final round of their welterweight championship bout last night, Kid Gavilan (right) lets go with a stiff uppercut (upper left) that catches the almost blind Johnny Bratton flush on the jaw (upper right), but the game challenger starts a left of his own (lower left) and sends Gavilan's hair flying as he connects (lower right). Bratton's eyes were badly puffed and cut. Gavilan won a unanimous decision. November 14, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Boxer who rejoices at the victory, the 50

London (United Kingdom), 12/04/1919. Georges Carpentier defends his title against Joe Beckett at the Holborn Stadium. The Frenchman, who won by KO in the first round, is carried on his shoulders.

Madrid. 04/03/1970. José Manuel Ibar "Urtain", European heavyweight champion by defeating Peter Weiland at the Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid.

Historic photograph, fencing, probably from the thirties

Anefo photo collection. International swimming competitions in Bremen,. January 27, 1963. Bremen

Charlie Allum (Left) fights Nick Burge (right) at a Boxing match, Paris, France 1905. Charlie Allum (1876-1918) Champion of England. Dick Burge (1865 - 1918), reigned as British Lightweight Champion from 1891 to 1897. After he retired in 1900 he became a promoter of boxing

Will Bingham

Tommy Gibbons

Ready To Square Off Against Each Other -- Joe Louis (left), retired heavyweight champion, said today he hopes to meet National Boxing Association Champion Ezzard Charles (right) in September in effort to regain title he vacated two years ago. In a statement released through the International Boxing Club, Joe said he is fighting again because he needs money to pay back taxes. In Cincinnati, Charles said he welcomes the chance to prove he is undisputed champion. Louis is shown as he started training in May, 1948, for his last fight with Jersey Joe Walcott. July 28, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Blacksmith Boxer's Dramatic Victory In Lightweight Title Contest -- Despite the fact that he had only one good eye from the middle of the first round, Eighteen-year-old Eric Boon, Blacksmith Apprentice from Chatteris, Cambridge shire, took the lightweight boxing title from Dave Crowley at the Harringay Arena, London last night December 15, Crowley had piled up the points, but in the Eleventh round Boon caught him with a terrific right to the stomach from then on he took the *****. January 10, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Muhammad Ali vs. Alfredo Evangelista Landover Maryland, USA May 16, 1977

Vintage Photograph. Boxers wearing gloves in brawl. Frame 3

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The champion was lying inert on his back. From the book Buffalo Jim by William Hatfield published circa 1930's.

Vintage photograph. Two boxers against the ropes in the corner of the ring during a fight

Muhammad Ali (born 1942) fighting Joe Frazier (born 1944) on March 8, 1971 at Madison Square Garden, New York City. The "Fight of the Century" was a match between champion Frazier and challenger Ali. Frazier won.

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Ray Bronson, America's premier lightweight, touring the world

07/11/1910. Charity festival in Retiro. The athletic spectacle by the Members of the Spanish Gymnastics, during the Evening that took place the night before last to benefit the relief house of the Congressional district.

Anefo photo collection. Assignments Coca Cola Boxing. Harry Forest against Anglee. December 10, 1952

L-R Rudy Cruz & Lec. Schoonmaker discuss light prospects after training at McConnell's gym. May 11, 1949. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media)

Darby Brown, who meets George Barnes at the Stadium on Monday night. September 11, 1955.

Muhammad Ali vs. Alfredo Evangelista Landover Maryland, USA May 16, 1977

Arthur Fennell, Jim Banker, Goerge Banks. March 17, 1955.

Peter Gotz - lightweight wrestler of the world

New York, New York: October, 1955. Artie Towne and Milo Savage take a buss stop during a clinch in their fight at the St. Nicholas arena in NY.

Anefo photo collection. Power sports club Hercules on Kleine Burgwal 131. November 13, 1951

02/01/1916. USA. Yankee sports training. Champions Sleve O'donnell and Sonsey exercising in outdoor boxing.

Rusty Cook - Boxing. September 23, 1935. (Photo by Telegraph).

Anefo photo collection. Bokers for 1964 Jan Olympic Games Huppen with trainer. August 27, 1964

Sydney boxer George Barnes prepares for a work out in a Melbourne gym. His right hand injured in his fight some months ago with American Bud Smith, is covered with sponge rubber under the bandage as a precaution. Barnes will meet Frank Flannery tonight for the Australian lightweight title. December 5, 1952.

Photograph of Jean Földeák & Dane Jensen wrestling at the 1932 Olympic games. This match was won by Jean Földeák. He later won silver in the middleweight event.

Cindrella Champ -- DeMarco, who is 26, revisits the Trinity Club on Montague Street in Brooklyn, his Old Hangout and Amateur training headquarters, and gives some tips to Bob Schaywitz, of Brooklyn. Paddy abandoned his billygoat butting style in the title bout with Carter. March 19, 1954. (Photo by United Press).

01/01/1960. Benedicto takes care of Alonso's Legs. Di Stefano in the background.

Between rounds, large, first stone , Boxing, Boxers Sports, Sports spectators, Fatigue. George Bellows (1882-1925). Prints and Drawings

`Atleta` The Athlete - Sculpture by Olga Niewska photograph of sculpture at the workshop.. unknown, photographer

Alex Buxton Boxer. February 01, 1952.

New York (United States), 07/10/1933. Cousin Carnera against Jack Sharkey. In the image the two boxers weigh themselves in the offices of the New York boxing station before the fight.

Mid adult man wearing boxing gear

Tokyo, champion, yokozuna, the highest recognition for a sumo wrestler, 1950-60.

1970s BOXER PORTRAIT RED BOXING GLOVES SIDEBURNS

To Meet Turpin In New YearCrinkly-haired, grim-visaged Fighter with a devastating punch in each hand is Coloured Watford middleweight Alex Buxton, shaping up for his February 12 Meeting with British and European middleweight champion Randolph Turpin. January 01, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Pat Ford landing a vicious rip shortly before he knocked out Frank Johnson in their Empire lightweight title fight at Melbourne last night. October 10, 1953.

American Lightweight Boxer Marshall Clayton photographed at training at Frank Kennedy's Auburn Gym this afternoon. August 11, 1953. (Photo by Kenneth Issitt).

Randolph Turpin Beats Sugar Ray Robinson In World Title Fight.Turpin acknowledging the cheers of the spectators after his great victory.Randolph Turpin, 23 year old coloured boxer from Leamington, Warwickshire and British middleweight champion, defeated Sugar Ray Robinson, the American World title holder, in their contest at Earl's Court, London. Turpin won on points. July 11, 1951. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

American bantam Billy Peacock was happy and confident when this picture was taken before his final gym workout for his Melbourne fight last night. However, he was thrashed by Italian D'Agata who *****. December 11, 1954.

Houston, Texas: February, 6, 1967. Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay focuses his whammy eye on challenger Ernie Terrell during the weigh in for tonight's title fight.

"Open Air Boxing At Crystal Palace" -- Holidaymakers, enjoying one of the many bouts, that was provided for enthusiasts in the open air at Crystal Palace on Bank Holiday. August 03, 1931. (Photo by Photopress).

1954

Dai Dower Keeps Empire Title: Triumphant Dai Dower (Wales) holds the trophy after retaining the British Empire flyweight championship at Harringay Arena, London, to-night (Tuesday).He defeated South African challenger Jake Tuli on points over 15 rounds. December 06, 1955.

Weighting-in at the stadium to-day their contest to-night. Ossie Stewart (On Scale) weighted 11 5¼ and Atilio Sabatino 11 stone. March 13, 1939.

New Glove Idea -- Welterweight boxer Tommy Burns wearing gloves branded with a golden kangaroo and his name. Their feature is that they are already shaped to the proper position of the thumb and closed fist. They are in the ***** 8oz fight and 12oz and 14oz training sizes. April 29, 1953. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).

Jim Jeffries is introduced by John L. Sullivan before his fight with the champion, Jack Johnson. Jeffries was called 'the great white hope' who would regain the White honor by winning the heavyweight championship from African American, Jack Johnson. The match took place in Reno, Nevada, July 4, 1910, when Johnson retained the title by a technical knockout in the 15th round (BSLOC_2018_4_144)

GEORGE FOREMAN- The boxer is congratulated in the ring after defeating Joe Frazier for the world heavyweight championship. Kingston, Jamaica 1/22/73

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Kalaripayattu Traditional Martial Art of Kerala being practiced by Sri Muralidharan Gurukal and his disciples , Kottayam , Kerala , India Copyright: xRajeshxSharma/DinodiaxPhotox

PVT Michael Bent, comes at his Cuban opponent with a right jab during a bout at the 10th Annual Pan American Games. Bent, who won a bronze medal in the 91 kilogram weight class. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Indianapolis State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Army SPECIALIST 4 Aristides Gonzalez, from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, receives advice from his coach during a fight with Paulo Tuvale of Samoa at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Gonzalez is representing Puerto Rico. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Boxing blade, Vol. 4, no. 8. text. Periodicals, Illustrations, Photographs. 1923-01-27. General Research Division. Boxing, Boxers (Sports)

Madrid, 04/29/1971. In the Sports Palace. The world boxing title of the "super welterweights" was about to change hands from the Italian boxer Carmelo Bossi to go to those of the Spanish José Hernández, European champion. A void fight was declared.

Boxer, Muhammad Ali NO MR Copyright: xJagdishxAgarwal/DinodiaxPhotox

His Title Hope Gone - Challenger Don Cookell of England, defeated in the 9th round by Rocky Marolano of Brockton,Mass. in a heavyweight championship bout hero tonight, refreshes himself with water in the dressing room. Note the cut on his forehead from which he bled profusely during the fight. May 16, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Greco-Roman wrestling technique, illustration from L'Illustration, No 2464, May 17, 1890.

SYLVESTER STALLONE in ROCKY IV (1985), directed by SYLVESTER STALLONE.

The Boxing blade, Vol. 4, no. 43. text. Periodicals, Illustrations, Photographs. 1923-09-29. General Research Division. Boxing, Boxers (Sports)

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