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Vintage Boxing Matches

Classic photographs of boxing bouts from the mid-20th century, showing fighters engaged in dynamic action and the intensity of the sport.

Freddie Mills - Boxer. October 05, 1948.

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Portrait of a young man exercising on a rowing machine (EV005660_H)

Frank Jones shows his gallery of tattoos which provide a distraction for rival boxers. This English gipsy heavyweight boxer wears small golden ear-rings which have been handed down through his ***** for many generations. Jones is a former member of the Royal Navy and with just on 10 years service to his credit. He has held English and South African amateur titles, and in all has had 412 fights for only five losses. July 02, 1952. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).

Boxers Lance Richbourg (b.1938 American)

Barry Brown after fight. May 01, 1953.

Jack Gardner - New British Heavyweight Champion:Gardner (left) congratulated by Woodcock (with badly damaged eye) immediately after the fight. In centre is immediately after the fight. In centre is Jack Solomons, the promoter.After one of the most thrilling contests seen for many years jack Gardner, a 24 year old Leicester farmer, became the new heavyweight champion of Gt. Britain and the British Empire, defeating Bruce Woodcock, who retired at the end of the 11th round of their battle at Earls Court, London. November 15, 1950. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Al Bourke - Boxing. May 9, 1952.

Madrid, 02/09/1958. Gento places the black armband on Di Stefano as a sign of mourning for the Manchester United plane crash. All the players wore the armband in the league match, matchday 21, played at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, between Real Madrid and Real Jaén CF, which ended with the local victory by 3 to 0.

Sports. 1930 - 1949. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Negative. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

Navy Boxer, Boxing

To Fight Woodcock -- Lee Savold has his fist and wrist bandaged by his trainer Tex Pelte, whilst Bill Daly, his manager looks on. November 23, 1948.

Mid adult man being punched in the face

Portrait of a baby wearing boxing gloves

Chas. Cutler

Kruger Bros.

Tony Zale. July 11, 1951.

Joe Louis World Heavyweight Boxing Champion (1914-1981)

The Boxing blade, Vol. 4, no. 9. text. Periodicals, Illustrations, Photographs. 1923-02-03. General Research Division. Boxing, Boxers (Sports)

shirtless muscular bodybuilders wrestle in the desert c.1949

I would like to see these Pictures framed.

Anefo photo collection. J. van Dam and Bep van Klaveren. September 5, 1947

Year's of fighting have put abiding respect for self-defence into GamboaHe wants his son to be able to fight too.Quite a fighter in his own right - the Filipinos have done well in the ring-Lorenzo Gamboa, once again reunited with his family, teaches his small son how to handle the boxing gloves. January 17, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Ko van Dijk trains for his role in "Requiem of a heavyweight" Ko van Dijk and Harry Bos (L). November 12, 1959

The Boxing blade, Vol. 4, no. 38. text. Periodicals, Illustrations, Photographs. 1923-08-25. General Research Division. Boxing, Boxers (Sports)

Pug In The Pine -- Heavyweight Jack Gardner concentrates on getting himself "In-The Pink". Ready for his next fight on April 4... After that he can don the Pink and following the hunting horn, .. without fear of losing £5000. February 28, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Senior man punching his opponent

New Australian lightweight champion Pat Ford of Orange, with his manager Harry McDonald. Ford beat title holder Frank Flannery in Melbourne last night. McDonald has been training Ford his first amateur fight. May 9, 1953.

DD-SC-85-03059. Base: Anaheim State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Boxer sitting in the corner of a boxing ring (EV005697_H)

Sydney Welter, Darby Brown,is Prone to eye injury and his veteran Trainer, Ern Casey, treats the cuts Carefully.Darby Brown Shows the Scars of Battle following his fight with Empire and Australian Welter Champion George Barnes at the Stadium last night. His left eye was cut in three Places. One cut was nearly two inches long, but he refused Stitches. the right eye was Partly Blackened. Brown, who put up a Courageous battle to lose on Points, asked. "I didn't lose any friends with my fight tonight, did I" He didn't. September 20, 1955.

The Boxing blade, Vol. 4, no. 10. text. Periodicals, Illustrations, Photographs. 1923-02-10. General Research Division. Boxing, Boxers (Sports)

Hook, Boxing

El gimnasta Joaquín Blume. Año 1958.

US Army boxer Rondale Mason knocks down US Marine Corps boxer Anthony Little at this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Mason and Little are competing for the gold in the title match of the 147 lbs weight class. Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Head to head (OV2019_470)

Joe Louis and Max Schmeling mock box with each other while wearing white shirts and ties, Chicago. They were iconic rivals in the 1930's, but formed a strong friendship in the post war years.

Sports. 1930 - 1949. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Negative. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

Wrestling, Boston Arena. Wrestling, Boston Arena

The Young One two -- Heavyweight twins prepare for battle -- Boxers have been known to appear 'in duplicate' to their ***** opponents. But here's double that anybody can see twenty-year-old heavyweight ***** Henry(left) anf George Cooper are pictured at the Tmomas a 'socket Gymnasium, old kent Road, London as they train for Kent professional debut next month. The auburn-haired brothers are to box at ***** on September 14. August 28, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

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

The Boxing blade, Vol. 4, no. 12. text. Periodicals, Illustrations, Photographs. 1923-02-24. General Research Division. Boxing, Boxers (Sports)

Fred Flannery, runner-up in the Fly-weight Division at the Vancouver British Empire Games this year.'Fred Flannery started ball rolling. October 28, 1954. (Photo by L. Sullivan).

Man Ties Another Mans Boots c.1952

The Boxing blade, Vol. 4, no. 44. text. Periodicals, Illustrations, Photographs. 1923-10-06. General Research Division. Boxing, Boxers (Sports)

The boxers vicente saldivar and raul rojas after a match, los angeles 1965

Bruce Lee, born Lee Jun-fan; 27 November 1940 20 July 1973) was a Hong Kong American martial artist, Hong Kong action film actor, martial arts instructor and filmmaker.

BLURRED BOXING MATCH

Anefo photo collection. Ko van Dijk trains for his role in "Requiem of a heavyweight" Ko van Dijk and Harry Bos (L). November 12, 1959

Yes Sir; I'm The British Champ -- Tommy Farr, King of British heavy-weights, wears his crown at his training camp at Long Branch, N.J. where he is preparing for his championship fight with Joe Louis at the Yankee Stadium, Aug. 26th. July 29, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

Leather Pushers (Big Boy Blue), Boxing

Larry Holmes wins against Witherspoon, the 80s

Army MASTER Sergeant Pat Nappi from Syracuse, New York, is a coach for the boxing team competing at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Portrait Anton Geesink. June 6, 1956

Manager Hugs His New Champ -- Ezzard Charles (left), newly-crowned NBA world heavyweight champion, is embraced by Jake Mintz, his manager, today after receiving the Police Gazette's heavyweight championship belt at ceremonies in downtown hotel. Charles defeated Jersey Joe Walcott on a decision in their 15-round bout at Comiskey Park last night. Charles is wearing the belt. June 23, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

"7th Command Bn. Leatherneck, Lawrence Horton (left), and Charles Spann from Headquarters and Service Bn. compete in FLC's boxing championships in Danang, Vietnam. Horton, weighing in at 151 pounds, outpointed Spann, who weighed 156 pounds, at the Harvey Morris Gym on March 1, 1971." (50 words)

Birthday Win For Larry Gains.(Left to right) unknown, Larry Gains, George James and Wally May, after the fight last night December 12.Larry Gains, on his 37th birthday beat 24-year-old Welsh champion, George James, on points over 12 rounds at Mountain Ash last night December 12.Larry Gains (second from left), who on his 37th birthday beat the 24-year-old Welsh champion, George James (next to him), on points over 12 rounds at Mountain Ash, England. December 13, 1938.

The Boxing blade, Vol. 4, no. 21. text. Periodicals, Illustrations, Photographs. 1923-04-28. General Research Division. Boxing, Boxers (Sports)

The French heavyweight knocks out another opponent Date: 1914

The Boxing blade, Vol. 4, no. 35. text. Periodicals, Illustrations, Photographs. 1923-08-04. General Research Division. Boxing, Boxers (Sports)

CUBA - CIRCA 1984: A stamp printed in CUBA shows box, series friendship tournament 1984, circa 1984

Australia's most remarkable boxer, Russell Sands, has a strong chance of becoming national champion despite a distinct physical infirmity.Sands has a crippled left leg which would put boxing out of the question for most boys.But with brother Dave providing an inspiration and also giving great encouragement, Russell determined to make the grade.Paralysis in his childhood left him with his left leg shorter than his right and also stopped the growth of his left foot. October 27, 1954.

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