Eric Boon vs. Arthur Danaher

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  1. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    anyone got footage of this ?

    it was the first fight to be shown at a cinema....and first british title to be televised. {1939}

    i have always read that it was an epic battle, but never found the video of it...it is out there somewhere.
     
  2. Woller

    Woller Active Member Full Member

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    A five minute version exists - I don“t know if there are more footage.

    Woller
     
  3. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    i wonder what happened to what was broadcast ?
     
  4. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    did you ever see that carry on film with eric boon and freddie mills in ??
     
  5. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I have seen some footage of this, Harry Carpenter showed it years ago ,so it is out there.
     
  6. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    i remember freddie mills was in carry on policeman...if boon was in it i didnt reconise him...
     
  7. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    he's in the corner, doug.