Cruiser-Weight Championship At Harringay (1938)

Note: the first section of this item is a separate, lead-up item to the story ’CRUISER WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AT HARRINGAY’ - it probably appeared in an earlier issue but I cannot find correct issue number. Harringay, London. Brief shots of boxer Len Harvey in training for his fight against Jock McAvoy. Harvey is seen shadowboxing, lying on his back doing cycle motions with his legs and posing for the camera. Jock is also seen shadowboxing. He signs an autograph for a fan in the crowd outside his gym. Titles read: “Cruiser-Weight Championship AT HARRINGAY“. Harringay, London. Various shots of boxers Len Harvey and Jock McAvoy fighting in the ring. The referee holds up Harvey’s arm, proclaiming him winner of the fight on points. Harvey shakes hands with McAvoy. Commentator says Harvey is the new British Light Heavyweight Champion. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC