Gene Tunney & Cuts (1926)

Full title reads: “Gene Tunney new World’s boxing champion by smashing victory over Jack Dempsey, champion since 1919“. Philadelphia, United States of America (.). C/U of Tunney training; he is punching a punch bag. M/S of Tunney boxing in front of an audience. Could be Dempsey but more likely a sparring partner as he wears protective head gear. C/U of Tunney laughing at camera, he wears smart suit. C/U of Tunney chatting amiably with Dempsey. Cuts / out takes start at 01:00:47. M/S of Tunney dressed just in shorts. He spreads his arms out and turns around, showing his physique off to camera, flexing muscles etc. Alternative title (for American version?), reading: “The Fighting Marine wins heavyweight crown from Jack Dempsey by decision in 10-round bout before huge throng in the Sesqui-Centennial Stadium“. C/U of Tunney. Intertitle: “The vanquished defender“. C/U of Dempsey. Intertitle: “Dempsey reached top form by many days of strenuous training“. Various shots of Dempsey trainin
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