The Big Fight (1920)

Item title reads: “The Big Fight for the Heavy Weight Championship of Great Britain. Joe Beckett (The British Champion) v Dick Smith (Lonsdale Belt Holder)“ Boxers prepare for their match. Various shots of the fight in progress, with titles between the commencement of each round. Joe Beckett beat Dick Smith in 5 rounds. Most shots are L/S of the boxing ring although some closer shots of the boxers before the fight. (Old negative probably issued as a Gazette Special. Date of fight . Location of events unknown). FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957),