Possible brief Joe Choynski Footage?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by sugarrayhatton, Jun 25, 2013.


  1. sugarrayhatton

    sugarrayhatton The Paddy Full Member

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARaHIz4q_NM

    The uploader isnt sure, its definitely not Bob fitzsimmons however some of the commenters seem to think its Choynski. I did a quick search of the forum and didnt see this video uploaded so just thought i would ask and see what you guys thought.
     
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Interesting. The bald guy certainly doesn't look like Fitz. The other guy looks a bit like Choynski.
     
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  3. Mendoza

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    Choynski can be seen sparring with Jeffries in 1910. My goodness Joe Choynski was fleet footed even as an older / retired fighter! This footage looks like a reinactment of his fight with Fitz. The bald guy is an actor for sure. The other looks like Joe Choynski himself. Good find.
     
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  4. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yup, sure looks like an enactment with Choynski as himself.
     
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  5. Mendoza

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

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    I'm 95% sure it is Choynski himself. The re-enactment could be of the Fitzsimmons vs. Corbett fight with Choynski playing Corbett. Who unearthed this footage?
     
    Mendoza, Jun 27, 2013
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