Sam Langford: The Boston Terror

HH, thank you for this clip of the man that oldtimers raved about...I,who have been watching boxing for many decades, now have a better understanding of the accolades, of the historians of the past...
tis a shame that we, the public should be deprived of these old films, because of DAMN GREED. These historic films should be in the public domain, before it is subject to the ravishes of aging...Thanks a lot
Henry...b.b.

 

Thank you SO much for this!!

Your a legend for this one

 

I concur. A treasure. Thank you x1000:thumbsup

 

That footage of his fight with Jeannette is going to go a long way in re-establishing his claim as the greatest of them all. A perception that was common through the time period where people who were still alive remembered him. Style wise that fight looks like it could have been fought last year. And it's against a hall of fame great not a bum!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxJOy_taioQ[/ame]

 

Excellent stuff!
We hear about Jack Johnson's great uppercut,but here we see Langford's , effortlessly smashing through Flynn's guard,and Sam was over 5 inches shorter than Jack.
A master class!
Thanks for posting it:good

 

You guys can thank me later. I sent the Jeanette footage to Monte.

 

Incredible footage. A privilege to see. Thanks!

 

At work at the minute (the work computers don't let me view Youtube) but can't wait to get back to see this!! You were a legend before this Hascup - but I'm guessing this is going to increase your legendary status to near godlike proportions

 

Adam sent me the video. I slowed the film speed and sent it back. Then made this tribute video highlighting Sams skills. I probably could have gone even more in depth but was excited to get it out so people could see how great Sam really was.

Keep Punching
-Monte

 

Great stuff. 4 minutes well spent. And I needed no convincing regarding Sam. He has been my #1 ATG for quite a while.

 

Many thanks to Monte and Henry!!! It's great to finally see this footage.
Addendum! and to Mendoza as well!

 

I'm curious of thoughts on Jeanette after seeing this footage. Any revisions? Any illuminations? Honestly, I never thought much of him from the scant footage available. Then again, he had to learn his craft the hard way.

 

saw a jack dempsey move there, namely the stepping straight jolt, langford was without a doubt the best boxer to step into the squared circle. now all i have to do its see the Hague fight and il have seen all available film (to public knowledge) of langford- best p4p fighter in the history of boxing.

 

Awesome.