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Background imagePunching Collection: Muhammad Ali Boxing with Floyd Patterson

Muhammad Ali Boxing with Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) 9/20/1972-New York, NY-: Muhammad Ali (R) lands a punch right on the button during the sixth round of his bout with Floyd Patterson at Madison Square Garden

Background imagePunching Collection: Wilfredo Gomez Dazed By Salvador Sanchez Punch

Wilfredo Gomez Dazed By Salvador Sanchez Punch
(Original Caption) 8/21/1981-Las Vegas

Background imagePunching Collection: Evander Holyfield Punching Buster Douglas

Evander Holyfield Punching Buster Douglas
Evander Holyfield slams former heavyweight champ Buster Douglas with a right punch in the third and final round of their title fight, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 25, 1990

Background imagePunching Collection: Suger Ray Robinson Punching Jake LaMotta

Suger Ray Robinson Punching Jake LaMotta
(Original Caption) 2/14/1951-Chicago, IL- The hammering fists of Sugar Ray Robinson beat down the head of desperately weaving Jake LaMotta

Background imagePunching Collection: Frank Sinatra in Boxing Pose

Frank Sinatra in Boxing Pose
The young Frank Sinatra poses in boxing gloves for a publicity shot

Background imagePunching Collection: Max Schmeling Works Out With Punching Ba

Max Schmeling Works Out With Punching Ba
(Original Caption) Max Schmeling, German boxer "elected" heavyweight champion of the world (6/18/30) works out with punching bag before crowd. Photograph circa 1930's

Background imagePunching Collection: Jeffries and Corbett Re-Enacting Fight

Jeffries and Corbett Re-Enacting Fight
(Original Caption) - Like all other heavyweight champions who met defeat, the late James J. Corbett thought he could come back

Background imagePunching Collection: Woman Hitting Man With Dumbell

Woman Hitting Man With Dumbell
(Original Caption) Nancy Phillips and Chester Conklin keep their girlish figures by daily exercises in the studio gym. Undated movie still. BPA2 # 1630

Background imagePunching Collection: Stanley Ketchel Boxer In Leaning Pose

Stanley Ketchel Boxer In Leaning Pose
(Original Caption) Stanley Ketchel (Kiecal) welterweight fighter. Filed 1948

Background imagePunching Collection: George Foreman Strikes Punching Bag

George Foreman Strikes Punching Bag
(Original Caption) Boxer George Foreman. Shot taken from a low angle shows Foreman striking a workout bag. Undated photograph

Background imagePunching Collection: John Wayne In Fight Scene/'Red River'

John Wayne In Fight Scene/"Red River"
(Original Caption) Photo shows actor John Wayne in post-punch-swing position in this fight scene from "Red River." Movie released in 1948

Background imagePunching Collection: Jack O'Brien Fights Bob Fitzsimmons

Jack O'Brien Fights Bob Fitzsimmons
(Original Caption) 12/20/1904--"Philadelphia Jack" O'Brien, won the light heavyweight championship from Bob Fitzsimmons in 13 rounds at San Francisco in 1904

Background imagePunching Collection: Johnson and Jeffries Fight at Reno

Johnson and Jeffries Fight at Reno
(Original Caption) 07/04/1910- Reno, NV - Johnson and Jeffries fight at Reno. Jeffries was beaten after 15 rounds

Background imagePunching Collection: Adolph Wolgast and Willie Ritchie Boxing

Adolph Wolgast and Willie Ritchie Boxing
(Original Caption) 11/28/1912-Daly City, CA. Photo shows Adolph Wolgast (left) and Willie Ritchie fighting for the lightweight championship. Ritchie KO'd Wolgast in the 16th round

Background imagePunching Collection: Boxer Les Darcy

Boxer Les Darcy
Champion boxer Les Darcy punching the bag

Background imagePunching Collection: J. Dempsey Punching J. Willard W/Crowd

J. Dempsey Punching J. Willard W/Crowd
(Original Caption) 7/4/1919-Toledo, OH: View of heavyweights Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard exchanging punches during their July 4th, 1919 fight

Background imagePunching Collection: Jack Dempsey Ducking Jess Willard Punch

Jack Dempsey Ducking Jess Willard Punch
(Original Caption) 7/4/1919-Toledo, OH- Jack Dempsey ducks a punch thrown by Jess Willard, during a 1919 fight in Toledo

Background imagePunching Collection: Dempsey-Brennan Fight

Dempsey-Brennan Fight
(Original Caption) 12/14/20- Demsey- Brennan fight (Left to Right)Leo P. Flynn, Brennan Manager; Bill Brennan; Referee Haulamp; Jack Dempsey; Jack Kearns and Joe Humphries, announcer

Background imagePunching Collection: Dempsey Trains For Bout With Brennan

Dempsey Trains For Bout With Brennan
(Original Caption) 1922- Jack Dempsey training for his bout with Bill Brennan. Dempsey is in boxing attire and is punching towards a log wall

Background imagePunching Collection: Ted Lewis Beats Frankie Burns

Ted Lewis Beats Frankie Burns
Ted "Kid" Lewis ducking under a heavy left delivered by Frankie Burns, the Australian, during an exciting mix-up in their bout at the Holland Park Rink, outside of London

Background imagePunching Collection: Boy Punches Jess Willard's Stomach

Boy Punches Jess Willard's Stomach
(Original Caption) 7/2/1922-Hollywood, California- First photos of Jess Willard, former heavyweight champion of the world who starts training for a return bout with Jack Dempsey

Background imagePunching Collection: Georges Carpentier Versus Marcel Nilles

Georges Carpentier Versus Marcel Nilles
(Original Caption) 5/16/1923-Paris, France: Georges Carpentier (l) vs. Marcel Nilles taking a punch on the jaw

Background imagePunching Collection: Gibbons vs. Depmsey

Gibbons vs. Depmsey
(Original Caption) 7/8/1923- We both missed... Gibbons misses a left to the jaw and sidesteps a left to the body, while Dempsey prepares to bring over his murderous right

Background imagePunching Collection: Gibbons vs. Depmsey

Gibbons vs. Depmsey
(Original Caption) 7/8/1923- Dempsey-Gibbons Fight - This is the most remarkable picture to be made of the fight

Background imagePunching Collection: Son Giving Boxer Father KO Punch

Son Giving Boxer Father KO Punch
(Original Caption) 1925-Tommy Burns, Jr. 3, son of Tom Burns, Los Angeles, California, boxer, wants to follow in his daddy's foosteps. Little Tommy is already quite a boxer

Background imagePunching Collection: Gene Tunney Shadowboxing

Gene Tunney Shadowboxing
(Original Caption) 5/25-White Sulphur Springs, New York-: Tunney in training for Gibbons at White Sulphur Springs, NY May 1925

Background imagePunching Collection: Boxer Gene Tunney

Boxer Gene Tunney
(Original Caption) 1926: Portrait of boxer, Gene tunney, in training hitting a punching bag

Background imagePunching Collection: Tommy Burns at Punching Bag

Tommy Burns at Punching Bag
(Original Caption) 5/26/26: Photo shows Tommy Burns punching bag at Italian Jack Herman's place as part of training routine for bout with Jack Delaney of Bridgeport at Ebbets Field on June 3rd

Background imagePunching Collection: Woman Hitting Punching Bag; Boxing Outfi

Woman Hitting Punching Bag; Boxing Outfi
(Original Caption) 9/13/1926-Watch that left hook

Background imagePunching Collection: Tony Canzoneri Trains on Punching Bag

Tony Canzoneri Trains on Punching Bag
(Original Caption) 6/7/1927-New York, NY- Photo shows Tony Canzoneri, leading bantamweight of the East

Background imagePunching Collection: 'Tuffy' Griffith Working the Weight Bag

"Tuffy" Griffith Working the Weight Bag
Gerald "Tuffy" Ambrose Griffith made quite an impression on New York when he went through a short workout prior to his meeting Jimmy Braddock at the Madison Square Garden on Nov. 30th

Background imagePunching Collection: Abe Attell Showing Marty Goldman a Punch

Abe Attell Showing Marty Goldman a Punch
(Original Caption) 5/3/1929-New York, NY: Abe Attell (l), the greatest featherweight boxer that ever lived, showing his protege, Marty Goldman (r) one of his favorite punches

Background imagePunching Collection: Jack Dempsey Training

Jack Dempsey Training
(Original Caption) 11/229/1929- New York, NY - This photo shows Jack Dempsey, in New York, Nov 29th, 1929, in training or a workout in Stillman's Gym

Background imagePunching Collection: Actors Randolph Scott and Cary Grant Working Out

Actors Randolph Scott and Cary Grant Working Out
(Original Caption) Actors Randolph Scott (L), and Cary Grant show off their athletic prowess. Scott lifts weights while Grant punches at a speedbag. Undated photograph

Background imagePunching Collection: Max Baer v. Frankie Campbell

Max Baer v. Frankie Campbell
Max Baer (R) lands a right to the head of Frankie Campbell as the latter falls to the canvas. Campbell later died from head injuries suffered in this fight

Background imagePunching Collection: Adolf Wolfgast In Punching Pose

Adolf Wolfgast In Punching Pose
(Original Caption) 1930-Adolf Wolfgast, lightweight boxing champion, shown in punching pose

Background imagePunching Collection: Humphrey Bogart Punching Another Actor

Humphrey Bogart Punching Another Actor
(Original Caption) Humphrey Bogart, the actor, punching a man and knocking him backward. This has the appearance of scene from a movie, but it is uncertain. Undated photograph

Background imagePunching Collection: Petrolle Leads with Right Against Ross

Petrolle Leads with Right Against Ross
(Original Caption) 1/24/1934-New York, NY- Billy Petrolle, left, leads with right in a fight against Barney Ross, lightweight champion, at the New York Coliseum

Background imagePunching Collection: T. Loughran Misses P. Carnera W/Punch

T. Loughran Misses P. Carnera W/Punch
(Original Caption) 3/1/1934-Miami, FL- Using his greater height and weight to advantage

Background imagePunching Collection: Primo Carnera Hitting Punching Bag

Primo Carnera Hitting Punching Bag
Primo Carnera, the world's heavyweight boxing champion, works out in preparation for a bout with Max Baer

Background imagePunching Collection: Four Women Checking Out Of Work

Four Women Checking Out Of Work
Performers checking out of work after a day of shooting the 1935 film Gold Diggers of 1935

Background imagePunching Collection: Max Baer Punching Bag

Max Baer Punching Bag
(Original Caption) 5/15/1935-Asbury Park, NJ- Max Baer demonstrates with the sandbag, how he will slap into Jimmy Braddock's mid-section

Background imagePunching Collection: Max Baer Punching at Camera

Max Baer Punching at Camera
(Original Caption) 6/2/1935-Asbury Park

Background imagePunching Collection: Primo Carnera Punching Bag in Training

Primo Carnera Punching Bag in Training
6/10/1935-Owasco Lake, NY- Grim and in earnest, Primo Carnera punches the heavy sand bag in training. He is working hard to be in shape for his bout with Joe Louis, the brown bomber of Detroit

Background imagePunching Collection: Max Baer Boxing Against Jimmy Braddock

Max Baer Boxing Against Jimmy Braddock
(Original Caption) 6/13/1935Jimmy Braddock wins the title from Max Baer, who is shown here missing with his famed right

Background imagePunching Collection: Jimmy Braddock Boxing Against Max Baer

Jimmy Braddock Boxing Against Max Baer
(Original Caption) Jimmy Braddock (L) winning a championship match with Max Baer in 1935

Background imagePunching Collection: Joe Louis Fighting Max Baer

Joe Louis Fighting Max Baer
Joe Louis lands a punch on the face of Max Baer in a non-title bout. New York, September 24, 1935

Background imagePunching Collection: John Wayne Punching Jack Clifford

John Wayne Punching Jack Clifford
(Original Caption) 1936: The K.O.! speed camera catches John Wayne finishing an uppercut which spelt a movie finis for Jack Clifford

Background imagePunching Collection: Richard Frankensteen

Richard Frankensteen
A.C.I.O organizer, believed to be Richard Frankensteen, is shown being mauled by servicemen at the Ford Dearborn plant. This riot marked the first move of C.I.O to organize the Ford Motor Co. workers

Background imagePunching Collection: Tommy Farr Punching Max Baer

Tommy Farr Punching Max Baer
(Original Caption) 3/11/1938-New York, NY- Max Baer (L), former heavyweight champion, gets his guard up in time to block a right jab by Tommy Farr, heavyweight champion of the British Isles

Background imagePunching Collection: Henry Armstrong Holding Bag for Joe Louis

Henry Armstrong Holding Bag for Joe Louis
Boxer Henry Armstrong steadies the punching for Joe Louis at Louis training camp in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Background imagePunching Collection: Max Schmeling Training

Max Schmeling Training
(Original Caption) 6/9/1938- Speculator, NY- Max Schmeling, former World Heavyweight Champion from Germany, training

Background imagePunching Collection: Champion Joe Louis Follows Schmeling

Champion Joe Louis Follows Schmeling
(Original Caption) 06/22/1938 New York

Background imagePunching Collection: Henry Armstrong Punching Lou Ambers

Henry Armstrong Punching Lou Ambers
(Original Caption) 8/22/1939-New York, NY- As Henry Armstrong drives a terrific left toward Lou Ambers, Ambers covers up from the low blow

Background imagePunching Collection: Henry Armstrong Ducking Right Hook

Henry Armstrong Ducking Right Hook
(Original Caption) 10/26/1939-Los Angeles, CA- Henry Armstrong, welterweight boxing champion, closes his eyes as he gets away fron a right hook thrown at him by Jimmy Garrison of Kansas City

Background imagePunching Collection: Henry Armstrong Punching Pedro Montanez

Henry Armstrong Punching Pedro Montanez
(Original Caption) 1/24/1940-New York, NY- Henry Armstrong (R) of Los Angeles drives Pedro Montanez of Puerto Rico into the ropes as Montanez winces from a just-delivered right to the head

Background imagePunching Collection: Lew Jenkins & Lou Ambers In Ring

Lew Jenkins & Lou Ambers In Ring
(Original Caption) 5/10/1940-New York- Young Lew Jenkins, Texas knockout artist, and lightweight champion Lou Ambers in the ring at Madison Square Garden

Background imagePunching Collection: Fan Fighting with Umpire

Fan Fighting with Umpire
(Original Caption) September 16, 1940 - New York: Many a time the enraged fans of Flatbush have made the Welkin ring with their roar of "Kill the Umpire"

Background imagePunching Collection: Billy Conn Dodging Joe Louis Punch

Billy Conn Dodging Joe Louis Punch
(Original Caption) 6/18/1941-New York, NY- Billy Conn keeps a healthy distance from the dynamite-laden fists of heavyweight champion Joe Louis

Background imagePunching Collection: Billy Conn Preparing To Punch Joe Louis

Billy Conn Preparing To Punch Joe Louis
(Original Caption) 6/19/1941-New York, NY- Joe Louis seems to be cushioning his head on his glove and waiting for challenger Billy Conn to rock him to sleep with his right

Background imagePunching Collection: Joe Louis Boxing with Billy Conn

Joe Louis Boxing with Billy Conn
(Original Caption) 6/19/1941-New York, NY- Billy Conn swings for Joe Louis head with both hands, as the champion (Louis) gives him a left to the nose

Background imagePunching Collection: Georgie Abrams Punching Tony Zale

Georgie Abrams Punching Tony Zale
(Original Caption) 11/28/1941-New York, NY- Tony Zale, who won his battle with Georgie Abrams (R) at Madison Square Garden by a decision

Background imagePunching Collection: Lightweight Boxer Punching Opponent in Bout

Lightweight Boxer Punching Opponent in Bout
Boxer Henry "Hank" Armstrong (left) avoids the right hook of Beau Jack in a non-title lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. April 2, 1943

Background imagePunching Collection: Ray Robinson Punching Jake Lamotta

Ray Robinson Punching Jake Lamotta
Ray Robinson, Harlem's "uncrowned welter champ, " connects with a long right to Jake LaMotta's head at Madison Square Garden

Background imagePunching Collection: Joe Walcott Grazes Opponent'S Head;Boxin

Joe Walcott Grazes Opponent'S Head;Boxin
(Original Caption) 11/15/1946-New York, NYJoe Walcott (r) of Camden, NJ, grazes the head of Elmer "Violent" Ray of Minneapolis, MN

Background imagePunching Collection: Sugar Ray Robinson Hitting Tommy Bell

Sugar Ray Robinson Hitting Tommy Bell
Sugar Ray Robinson throws a powerful punch to Tommy Bell's midsection during their match

Background imagePunching Collection: Robinson Throws Punch in Title Match

Robinson Throws Punch in Title Match
(Original Caption) 12/20/1946-New York, NY- Tommy Bell of Youngstown

Background imagePunching Collection: Maurice Chevalier Punched in Midriff

Maurice Chevalier Punched in Midriff
(Original Caption) 3/18/47-New York- Maurice Chevalier, noted French comedian and singer, gives out with a French-American "oof" as countryman Marcel Cerdan

Background imagePunching Collection: Sugar Ray Robinson and Jimmy Doyle

Sugar Ray Robinson and Jimmy Doyle
(Original Caption) 6/26/1947-Cleveland, OH- Jimmy Doyle, of Los Angeles

Background imagePunching Collection: Sixth Round Of Zale Vs. Graziano Fight

Sixth Round Of Zale Vs. Graziano Fight
(Original Caption) 7/18/1947-The beginning of the end, Tony Zale, defending middleweight Champion, shakes and rocks as Rocky Graziano delivers a hard right to the face of Zale in the 6th round

Background imagePunching Collection: Children Boxing In Ring;A Lethal Right

Children Boxing In Ring;A Lethal Right
(Original Caption) 7/25/1947-Munich

Background imagePunching Collection: Billy Fox Hitting Jake Lamotta

Billy Fox Hitting Jake Lamotta
(Original Caption) 11/14/1947-New York, NY- Coming in close, Billy Fox (l) lands a smashing left on the eye of Jake La Motta during their scheduled 10-round bout at Madison Square Garden Nov. 14

Background imagePunching Collection: Joe Walcott Grimaces From Joe Louis Punc

Joe Walcott Grimaces From Joe Louis Punc
(Original Caption) 12/5/1947-New York

Background imagePunching Collection: Joe Walcott Winces From Joe Louis Punch

Joe Walcott Winces From Joe Louis Punch
(Original Caption) 12/5/1947-New York

Background imagePunching Collection: Ezzard Charles and Sam Baroudi

Ezzard Charles and Sam Baroudi
(Original Caption) 2/22/1948-Chicago, IL- Momemts before Sam Baroudi lapsed (right) into fatal coma in his fight at the Chicago Stadium last night

Background imagePunching Collection: Joe Louis Preparing for His Next Bout

Joe Louis Preparing for His Next Bout
(Original Caption) 5/20/1948-Pompton Lakes, NJ- Joe Louis wallops the punching bag as he begins intenive training at his training camp in Pompton Lakes

Background imagePunching Collection: Rocky Graziano Falling to Tony Zale

Rocky Graziano Falling to Tony Zale
(Original Caption) 3/2/1948-Newark, NJ- Clinging to the Ropes, Rocky Graziano puts up his right arm to ward off a right by Tony Zale

Background imagePunching Collection: Rocky Graziano and Tony Zale Boxing

Rocky Graziano and Tony Zale Boxing
(Original Caption) 6/10/1948-Newark, NJ- Rocky Graziano of New York rallies, in the second round of his middleweight title bout with challenger Tony Zale of Gary, Indiana

Background imagePunching Collection: Tony Zale Punching Rocky Graziano

Tony Zale Punching Rocky Graziano
(Original Caption) 6/10/1948-Newark, NJ- Tony Zale of Gary, Indiana sends a left hook to the head, which knocked out Rocky Graziano of New York

Background imagePunching Collection: Tony Zale Punching Small Bag At Gym

Tony Zale Punching Small Bag At Gym
(Original Caption) 8/30/1948-Chicago, IL- Tony Zale, middleweight champ, flays away at a little punching bag at Ringside Gym

Background imagePunching Collection: Tony Zale Training

Tony Zale Training
(Original Caption) 9/9/1948- New York, NY - Zale Training for Cerdan Bout. Middleweight Champion Tony Zale works out on the heavy bag at the Catholic Youth Organization Gymnasium, Sept. 9

Background imagePunching Collection: Joe Louis Launches Left at Opponent

Joe Louis Launches Left at Opponent
(Original Caption) 9/22/1948-Washington, D.C.- Heavyweight Championship Joe Louis flicks out with a left against his opponent

Background imagePunching Collection: Ray Robinson Punching Kid Gavilan

Ray Robinson Punching Kid Gavilan
(Original Caption) 9/23/1948-New York, NY-: Welterweight champion Ray Robinson of New York (L) sends a long left at Kid Gavilan of Cuba during their ten-round non-title bout at Yankee Stadium

Background imagePunching Collection: Kid Gavilan Punches Ray Robinson on Chin

Kid Gavilan Punches Ray Robinson on Chin
(Original Caption) 9/23/1948-New York



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