Rare footage [VIDEO]

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  1. Baclava

    Baclava Active Member Full Member

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    Joe Louis vs Abe Simon I in 1941 was only filmed from a ringside camera (or maybe it was officially filmed but the film got lost) and only a few seconds/minutes of it survived. There are lots of cuts in the film and it is not the best angle but this is definitely as rare as it gets.
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  2. Mendoza

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    A seldom repeated fact was Simon was Jewish, and most Jewish people were rooting for Joe Louis based off his victory over Schmeling and Nazi symbolism. Simon wasn't very skilled. His long suits were size, a very good chin, and some power.
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Cheers baclava
     
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  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    Thanks for posting this. :good
     
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  5. mcvey

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    I think the fact that he was named Abraham Simon was a bit of a clue to him being Jewish.At 6'4" his suits would be long.
     
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  6. Green Man

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    Thanks mate.
     
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  7. guilalah

    guilalah Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thanks, Baclava:good
     
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  8. jdempsey85

    jdempsey85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    wow thanks
     
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  9. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Simon had a ridiculous torso. Like a refrigerator with limbs.
     
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  10. jas

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    that was pretty cool, thanks
     
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  11. Unforgiven

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    Thanks. :good

    This was one of Louis's toughest fights.
     
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  12. Unforgiven

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    What? :?
     
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  13. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Awesome...Big time thanks.
     
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  14. louis54

    louis54 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    thanks again
     
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