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^^^'Gentleman' Jim Corbett spars/demonstrates the various punches he used in the ring in his prime, against Gene Tunney, giving Tunney instruction as to what to do when he fought Dempsey

Very nice HH, I hadn't seen that before.

Thanks.

Your welcome. I didnt think this piece of history didnt exist on film, but I was wrong. Tunney, I believe was later quoted that he couldnt believe the almost 60 year old Corbett was still so saavy and nimble, couldnt believe how well sounded he was as a boxer.

Good find HH

Awesome stuff.

Corbett and Tunney were similar to each other in some ways. Both were boxers who outsmarted their opponents. Both upset long time champions who had been idle for 3 years. Neither have been that popular.

Nice to see that they are getting some attention here.

HomicideHenry wrote:Your welcome. I didnt think this piece of history didnt exist on film, but I was wrong. Tunney, I believe was later quoted that he couldnt believe the almost 60 year old Corbett was still so saavy and nimble, couldnt believe how well sounded he was as a boxer.

i thunk tunney was being a little kind to corbett there with that remark

Adamj1987 wrote:

HomicideHenry wrote:Your welcome. I didnt think this piece of history didnt exist on film, but I was wrong. Tunney, I believe was later quoted that he couldnt believe the almost 60 year old Corbett was still so saavy and nimble, couldnt believe how well sounded he was as a boxer.

i thunk tunney was being a little kind to corbett there with that remark

- Seems designed as a promotional release for Tunney's next fight.

Reminds me of the Sullivan/Jeffries/Corbett footage where Sullivan puts a feint on Corbett in a much more convincing fashion. This a choreograph with Corbett's wearing patent leather shoes.

Corbett winds up on his punches in the footage showing most unimpressive techniques by modern standards. Always been more impressed with Corbett's foot movement than any thing he did with his hands. Nice little historical clip though.

Adamj1987 wrote:

HomicideHenry wrote:Your welcome. I didnt think this piece of history didnt exist on film, but I was wrong. Tunney, I believe was later quoted that he couldnt believe the almost 60 year old Corbett was still so saavy and nimble, couldnt believe how well sounded he was as a boxer.

i thunk tunney was being a little kind to corbett there with that remark

Yes, especially with his statement that Corbett was as good as Benny Leonard.

Corbett showed alot in the clips of what was then known as a 'vertical punch', which was later fashioned into the modern uppercut, as well as what was then known as a 'cork screw punch'. It looks hokey as hell today, but in Corbett's day, men were more methodical, they didn't waste punches, and they threw from any angle they could, even if the punches looked like something out of martial arts.

HomicideHenry wrote:Corbett showed alot in the clips of what was then known as a 'vertical punch', which was later fashioned into the modern uppercut, as well as what was then known as a 'cork screw punch'. It looks hokey as hell today, but in Corbett's day, men were more methodical, they didn't waste punches, and they threw from any angle they could, even if the punches looked like something out of martial arts.

indeed the reason was because they were schooled by the old bake knucklers who took plenty more damage from punches so adopted the style to avoid the punch i cant help thinking that teh bake knuckle stance and fighting style would cause problems for todays fighters aprts from the high chin defence

Tell that to those who dismiss bare knuckle fighters, or those molded from around that time frame.

BUMP.....for anyone who hasnt seen the film of this....

Damn. Thought for a second that was a current post from Ambling Alp. Where the hell has that guy been?

Thats a really interesting book anway FIGHT PICTURES by Dan Streible.
It has an entire chapter on the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight,and the lost version of the Jeffries-Sharky bout.
Jack Johnson's fights too.

Was Jim J. Corbett the original inventor of "The Smash"
You be the judge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNo8nXD3xoc

Adamj1987 wrote:

HomicideHenry wrote:Your welcome. I didnt think this piece of history didnt exist on film, but I was wrong. Tunney, I believe was later quoted that he couldnt believe the almost 60 year old Corbett was still so saavy and nimble, couldnt believe how well sounded he was as a boxer.

i thunk tunney was being a little kind to corbett there with that remark

I see you are a mind reader.

You should use your ability to make a killing in the financial markets.

I can't tell you how IMPRESSED I am with your unique ability to read minds.

raylawpc wrote:

Adamj1987 wrote:

HomicideHenry wrote:Your welcome. I didnt think this piece of history didnt exist on film, but I was wrong. Tunney, I believe was later quoted that he couldnt believe the almost 60 year old Corbett was still so saavy and nimble, couldnt believe how well sounded he was as a boxer.

i thunk tunney was being a little kind to corbett there with that remark

Yes, especially with his statement that Corbett was as good as Benny Leonard.

Too bad you weren't around then to correct Gene Tunney when he spoke.

You could have shown him the error of his ways.

LOL

Here is the link that Granberry was interested in seeing.

HomicideHenry wrote:http://orphanfilmsymposium.blogspot.com ... cture.html

^^^'Gentleman' Jim Corbett spars/demonstrates the various punches he used in the ring in his prime, against Gene Tunney, giving Tunney instruction as to what to do when he fought Dempsey

Here is the link to the Pathex 9.5 mm film of Tunney and Corbett sparring.

I wonder if a more complete version of their session exists.

It would be interesting to know what Pathe News did with all the original film footage of the fights they filmed.
Probably scrapped them on the editing room floor and either tossed it away or recycled it.

Brutu wrote:It would be interesting to know what Pathe News did with all the original film footage of the fights they filmed.
Probably scrapped them on the editing room floor and either tossed it away or recycled it.

That turns my stomach.

But what you are posting is greatly appreciated.

Just great stuff!

Interesting footage.