Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest, Held at Reno, Nevada, July 4, 1910

Jul 6 1910 Not Rated 1h 40m
Documentary, Sport

Film recording of a controversial boxing match with the first black heavyweight champion fighting a white retired former champion.

Plot

A documented film on the heavyweight championship between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. The promotional ads for the fight was such a sensation weeks before it happened, that it was dubbed as the "Fight of the Century". The fight itself took place in Reno, Nevada; had a total of nine cameramen filming the event; and lasted for 15 rounds.

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Cast

James J. Jeffries, Jack Johnson

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

J & J Co.

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
152
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA