Clayton Beats Al Phillips 1951

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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

Featherweight title fight between boxers Al Phillips and Ronnie Clayton in progress. MV. Clayton landing lefts and rights to a tired Phillips. Phillips has stripes down trunks. MV. Clayton forces Phillips against far ropes. MV. Clayton still punishing Phillips....

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
47001
Sort Number:
51/018
Time in/Out:
01:00:21:00 / 01:01:25:00
Canister:
51/18
Film ID:
1441.01
Issue Date:
01/03/1951

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  • The bout took place on 26 February 1951.

    The location is Nottingham Ice Rink.

    jamied 8th May 2012

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