New Ezzard Charles prime footage

Not much unfortunately. The midwest wasnt great about filming stuff and the 40s in general is a black hole for fight footage. Ive got some rare stuff on him but its all from the 50s. The best example of him is the Marshall fight and this Bivins fight. Beyond that its Lesnevich, Valentino, and Walcott 1 (the last two rds), some training footage. Thats it for the 40s that I know of off the top of my head.

 

Not much unfortunately. The midwest wasnt great about filming stuff and the 40s in general is a black hole for fight footage. Ive got some rare stuff on him but its all from the 50s. The best example of him is the Marshall fight and this Bivins fight. Beyond that its Lesnevich, Valentino, and Walcott 1 (the last two rds), some training footage. Thats it for the 40s that I know of off the top of my head.

 

Its the same but slightly longer. About 5 mins. Home movie.

 

Just a "highlight" video, but not impressive. There is nothing new/different in the good things that Charles did that are not done today. In addition Charles does things that most good contemporary boxers don't do, he throws wide punches, often leads with hooks and uppercuts, and in this particular fight he appears to have a tendency to keep his knees straight. Like most "legends" on video, he looks ordinary.

 

He was fighting a shot 34 yr old light heavyweight who had lost 2 of his last 3. Charles could afford to break some rules in performing a paintjob on Lesnevich while showcasing his wares in his first title defense. Anyone with eyeballs who has seen footage of Charles anywhere near his prime can see he was an elite boxer.