• Short Summary

    Joe Louis and Joe Walcott train for the world heavyweight title fight.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "SOCK SPECIALISTS TUNE UP".

    United States of America (USA).

    World heavyweight boxing Champion Joe Louis at training, touching toes. Angle shot, Joe Louis on punch bag. Joe Louis sparring in ring. People watching. Joe Louis sparring.

    Heavyweight boxer Joe Walcott, Louis' opponent in forthcoming world title fight, talking into camera (natural sound) - points to model of Louis knocked down in ring. Walcott says he is not very good with words, much better in action.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    1430.29
    Media URN:
    46607
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathe
    Issue Date:
    10/06/1948
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:54:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:46:22:00 / 01:47:16:00
    Canister:
    48/47

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