Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage)

Swarmer · 10-25-2011, 12:22 PM

I don't know if anyone here besides a few(McGrain, TGA, SS, klompton) have actually seen Mike Gibbons, but I recently saw this fight and I have to say: these guys look like well schooled and talented boxers. It's rare that you see two defensive specialists that are this aggressive in a fight that could easily be a stinker. Highly recommended if you're interested in the era.

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klompton · 10-25-2011, 01:18 PM

Greatest fight film of the era.

klompton · 10-25-2011, 01:43 PM

Here are some stills from my copy:

O'Dowd sparring Jimmy Delaney

O'Dowd sparring Bob Armstrong

O'Dowd being introduced

Various action scenes from the fight. Notice the revolutionary use of camera angles.

Swarmer · 10-25-2011, 02:03 PM

Yeah, perspective wise this really looks more like something from the 30's or 40's, reminded me of Corbett W Jackie Fields in that regard.

O'Dowd was really impressive to me. Speed, left hand play, right to the body, good blocking.

Swarmer · 10-25-2011, 08:44 PM

bump for real fans

burt bienstock · 10-25-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Swarmer

I don't know if anyone here besides a few(McGrain, TGA, SS, klompton) have actually seen Mike Gibbons, but I recently saw this fight and I have to say: these guys look like well schooled and talented boxers. It's rare that you see two defensive specialists that are this aggressive in a fight that could easily be a stinker. Highly recommended if you're interested in the era.

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Swarmer, who is this guy on your avatar ? He looks familiar to me..Pray tell !

klompton · 10-25-2011, 09:19 PM

Packey

burt bienstock · 10-25-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by klompton

Packey

Yep,Packey McFarland. The great "uncrowned champion".

Legend X · 04-24-2012, 10:50 AM

Mike O'Dowd is possibly the most under-appreciated middleweight champion ever.

gentleman jim · 04-24-2012, 06:44 PM

That was impressive. So much for the old timers being crude and unskilled huh? Also, you almost never saw an out of shape fighter back then. Whether skilled or crude, the fighters always seemed to be in great shape. I thought you needed a conditioning guru and extensive weight training program to get in shape....I'm being sarcastic of course but hoping to make a point.

Hannibal Barca · 04-24-2012, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the post, great footage.

Vysotsky · 12-12-2012, 12:12 PM

When i download it from the site the video doesnt work. Is there any generous soul that could upload it somewhere?

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Swarmer Patrick East Side VIP Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: You know you done fucked up right? You know that right? Posts: 11,901 vCash: 1035	Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage) I don't know if anyone here besides a few(McGrain, TGA, SS, klompton) have actually seen Mike Gibbons, but I recently saw this fight and I have to say: these guys look like well schooled and talented boxers. It's rare that you see two defensive specialists that are this aggressive in a fight that could easily be a stinker. Highly recommended if you're interested in the era. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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10-25-2011, 01:18 PM	#2
klompton Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,851 vCash: 1000	Re: Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage) Greatest fight film of the era.
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10-25-2011, 01:43 PM	#3
klompton Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,851 vCash: 1000	Re: Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage) Here are some stills from my copy: O'Dowd sparring Jimmy Delaney O'Dowd sparring Bob Armstrong O'Dowd being introduced Various action scenes from the fight. Notice the revolutionary use of camera angles.
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10-25-2011, 02:03 PM	#4
Swarmer Patrick East Side VIP Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: You know you done fucked up right? You know that right? Posts: 11,901 vCash: 1035	Re: Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage) Yeah, perspective wise this really looks more like something from the 30's or 40's, reminded me of Corbett W Jackie Fields in that regard. O'Dowd was really impressive to me. Speed, left hand play, right to the body, good blocking.
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10-25-2011, 08:44 PM	#5
Swarmer Patrick East Side VIP Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: You know you done fucked up right? You know that right? Posts: 11,901 vCash: 1035	Re: Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage) bump for real fans
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10-25-2011, 09:19 PM	#7
klompton Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,851 vCash: 1000	Re: Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage) Packey
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04-24-2012, 10:50 AM	#9
Legend X Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,105 vCash: 1000	Re: Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage) Mike O'Dowd is possibly the most under-appreciated middleweight champion ever.
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04-24-2012, 06:44 PM	#10
gentleman jim gentleman jim ESB Full Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 493 vCash: 500	Re: Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage) That was impressive. So much for the old timers being crude and unskilled huh? Also, you almost never saw an out of shape fighter back then. Whether skilled or crude, the fighters always seemed to be in great shape. I thought you needed a conditioning guru and extensive weight training program to get in shape....I'm being sarcastic of course but hoping to make a point.
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04-24-2012, 08:34 PM	#11
Hannibal Barca Journeyman Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 59 vCash: 500	Re: Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage) Thanks for the post, great footage.
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12-12-2012, 12:12 PM	#12
Vysotsky Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,610 vCash: 1000	Re: Mike Gibbons vs. Mike O'Dowd 1919- A boxing masterclass(with footage) When i download it from the site the video doesnt work. Is there any generous soul that could upload it somewhere?
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