legendary champions 1882-1929

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  1. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    i'm a big fan of the singer harry chapin...a wonderful singer / songwriter..a poet.

    he was a huge boxing fan and wrote and directed a documentary which was very well recieved...even getting nominated for an academy award.
    it concentrated on heavyweight champions between 1882 - 1929.

    has anyone here seen it?...any thoughts on it ?

    here's the first part of it on youtube...with links to the rest at the end...

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6I-0Ywn3mA[/ame]
     
    doug.ie, Feb 8, 2011
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  2. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Yes, I have seen it. It is a great doc. You will see some rare footage. The narrator does a good job with what he has to work with.
     
    Mendoza, Feb 9, 2011
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  3. SLAKKA

    SLAKKA Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Remarkable that Chapin, prior to his singing career had this film accomplishment under his belt.
    Talented guy.
     
    SLAKKA, Feb 10, 2011
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  4. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't know man. I was riding in my taxi w/ a bunch of bananas and just can't seem to focus:spliff
     
    The Morlocks, Feb 10, 2011
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  5. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Kings of the Ring is a bet better imo.

    To bad it doesnt cover Sullivan to Willard, but it covers Dempsey to Tyson.
     
    Dempsey1238, Feb 10, 2011
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  6. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    that wasnt lost on me....nice one :)
    you listen to his stuff much?
     
    doug.ie, Feb 11, 2011
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  7. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I have it on VHS. It's just heavyweight though. BUT 1882-1929 IS THE GREATEST MOST EXCITING PERIOD IN BOXING HISTORY THE GREAT ONE SAID.
     
    The Morlocks, Dec 5, 2019
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  8. louis54

    louis54 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Also on youtube via boxing hall of fame...i think they digitalized it
     
    louis54, Dec 5, 2019
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