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Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight — excerpts

The Corbett-Fitzsimmons heavyweight championship title fight was held in Carson City, Nevada on St. Patrick's Day, in 1897. The film originally recorded the introductions of famous personalities in attendance and all 14 of the fight's three-minute rounds, plus the one-minute breaks between rounds. Running commentary was provided by a live expert during the exhibition of the film. This three-minute film contains…

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