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Boxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal

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This extensive collection of boxing images offers a comprehensive visual narrative of the sport's rich history and enduring appeal. From iconic championship bouts to intimate training sessions, these photographs capture the essence of boxing in all its raw intensity and elegance. The collection showcases legendary fighters like Joe LouisMuhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson.

Action shots freeze dramatic moments mid-punch, while candid portraits reveal the human side of these athletic warriors.Spanning various eras, the images trace boxing's evolution documenting not only the fights themselves but also the culture surrounding the sport – the passionate fans, the tense weigh-ins, and the jubilant victory celebrations.

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Boxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Joe Frazier

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Boxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Dempsey

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Boxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Sugar Ray Robinson

Sugar Ray Robinson Collection
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Boxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Joe Louis

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Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Muhammad Ali Training in a Boxing Ring

Muhammad Ali Training in a Boxing Ring
Muhammad Ali prepares for his world heavyweight title match with heavyweight champion Larry Holmes in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Johnson & Jim Jeffries Boxing

Jack Johnson & Jim Jeffries Boxing
(Original Caption) Action shot of Jack Johnson fighting Jim Jeffries at Reno in 1910. Jeffries was beaten over 15 rounds

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Portrait of Jimmy Wilde

Portrait of Jimmy Wilde
(Original Caption) Jimmy Wilde, 62, still winces as he speaks of the fists of Pancho Villa that took him from the flyweight championship of the world in June, 1923

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Muhammad Ali Taunting Sonny Liston

Muhammad Ali Taunting Sonny Liston
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stands over Sonny Liston and taunts him to get up during their title fight

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Wilfredo Gomez Dazed By Salvador Sanchez Punch

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

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Salvador Sanchez On Shoulders Of Trainer

Salvador Sanchez On Shoulders Of Trainer
(Original Caption) 8/21/1981-Las Vegas, NV- WBC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSIHP

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Champion boxers Les Darcy and Jess Willard

Champion boxers Les Darcy and Jess Willard
Les Darcy is shown with Jess Willard. This photo illustrates the tremendous difference in size of the men. Willard stands a trifle over 6 feet 6 inches and Darcy is exactly a foot shorter

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Lionel Rose Embracing his Boxing Gloves

Lionel Rose Embracing his Boxing Gloves
(Original Caption) Jubilant Australian Lionel Rose embraces the gloves that won him the world bantamweight title here, February 27th

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: John Sholto Douglas Posing on Lounging

John Sholto Douglas Posing on Lounging
Sir Douglas loved boxing and authored in 1867 a new set of rules to govern the sport named the Queensberry Rules

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: John Heenan and Tom Sayer Boxing

John Heenan and Tom Sayer Boxing
(Original Caption) International boxing match between John Carmel Heenan and Tom Sayers at Farnborough, England

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: General View Of Huge Crowd at Boxing Match

General View Of Huge Crowd at Boxing Match
(Original Caption) 7/8/1889-Richburg, Mississippi- Last bareknuckle fight, John L. Sullivan against Jack Kilrain, Richburg, MS, July 8th, 1889

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Boxer Corbett Given Ovation

Boxer Corbett Given Ovation
(Original Caption) Corbett; James. Corbett's victory creates wild enthusiasm. The conquereer of Mitchell is given an ovation in the club arena in Jacksonville, FL, 1894

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jim Corbett And McVey Sparring

Jim Corbett And McVey Sparring
(Original Caption) Boxers Jim Corbett and McVey sparring. Photo dated 1897

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Joe Louis Ready to Box

Joe Louis Ready to Box
Boxing great Joe Louis, the "Brown Bomber", stands in a gymnasium boxing ring as if ready for a match

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Johnson Among Varied Boxing Promote

Jack Johnson Among Varied Boxing Promote
(Original Caption) Manager George Little and Jack Johnson close deal for big fight with various promoters, managers and fighters. Jim Jeffries seated at right. Photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: DeMarco Wins Lightweight Crown

DeMarco Wins Lightweight Crown
Paddy DeMarco(left), known to ring enthusiasts as the "Billy Goat, " gives a demonstration of how he earned his nickname

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Boxing Champ John L. Sullivan

Boxing Champ John L. Sullivan
A colored photograph of a bare-chested John L. Sullivan (1858-1918), the US boxing champion who specialized in bareknuckle fighting

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Johnson and His Automobile

Jack Johnson and His Automobile
Heavyweight boxing champion seems to be getting a ticket while driving on the streets of Philadelphia

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jake LaMotta and Sugar Ray Robinson Boxing

Jake LaMotta and Sugar Ray Robinson Boxing
(Original Caption) Jake LaMotta and Sugar Ray Robinson fighting for the middleweight championship

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: James Braddock Training for Fight with Leo Lomski

James Braddock Training for Fight with Leo Lomski
James J. Braddock sails into the big bag at Stillman's gym, where he's getting into condition for his scrap with Leo Lomski, the Aberdeen Assassin. Braddock put the K.O

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Tony Zale, In Fighting Pose

Tony Zale, In Fighting Pose
(Original Caption) Tony Zale, boxer in fighting pose. Undated UPI color slide

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: James Braddock Boxing Against Tommy Loughran

James Braddock Boxing Against Tommy Loughran
Boxing match between world light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran and James Braddock at Yankee Stadium

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Carl Olson and Randy Turpin in Boxing Action

Carl Olson and Randy Turpin in Boxing Action
(Original Caption) New York: Beginning Of The End

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Portrait of Billy Papke

Portrait of Billy Papke
Screened and retouched photograph of boxer, Billy Papke, standing in a boxing stance with his gloves hanging from his belt. Photograph circa 1900-1915

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Rocky Marciano in Boxing Stance

Rocky Marciano in Boxing Stance
(Original Caption) Portrait of Rocky Marciano posing in boxing stance. Undated photograph, circa 1950's

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Boxing Champion Sonny Liston and Wife Guiding Movers at Van

Boxing Champion Sonny Liston and Wife Guiding Movers at Van
(Original Caption) Philadelphia

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Bruce Lee In ' The Chinese Connection'

Bruce Lee In " The Chinese Connection"
(Original Caption) Picture shows actor, Bruce Lee, demonstrating a Kung-fu flip in the air of a Japanese boxing club member from a scene in "The Chinese Connection". filed 5/27/73

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Boxers Share a Photograph

Boxers Share a Photograph
(Original Caption) Photo shows members of trio displaying their hardware at Madison Square Garden here January 3rd

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Bruce Lee In 'The Chinese Connection'

Bruce Lee In "The Chinese Connection"
(Original Caption) Picture shows actor, Bruce Lee, taking on the entire membership of a Japanese boxing club from the movie "The Chinese Connection'. filed 5/27/73

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Alexis Arguello Training in Miami Gym for Upcoming Fight

Alexis Arguello Training in Miami Gym for Upcoming Fight
(Original Caption) November 10, 1982-Miami, Florida: Alexis Arguello works out on the speed bag before a crowd of some three hundred spectators at the Tropical Park gym November 10

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: John L. Sullivan in the Ring

John L. Sullivan in the Ring
JOhn L. Sullivan, famous boxing champion

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Johnson and Wife Irene Pineau

Jack Johnson and Wife Irene Pineau
(Original Caption) Accompanied by his beautiful wife Irene, Jack Johnson, former world heavyweight boxing champion, strolls on the Champs Elysees on his arrival in Paris from Brussels, Belgium

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Johnson and Wife Irene at Lunch

Jack Johnson and Wife Irene at Lunch
(Original Caption) Accompanied by his beautiful white wife Irene, Jack Johnson, famous former world heavyweight boxing champion, enjoys luncheon in a restaurant on his arrival in Paris from Brussels

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Joe Jeanette In Boxing Stance

Joe Jeanette In Boxing Stance
(Original Caption) Full length portrait of heavyweight boxer Joe Jeanette in fighting stance. Photograph circa 1924

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Georges Carpentier & Jack Dempsey

Georges Carpentier & Jack Dempsey
(Original Caption) French boxer Georges Carpentier (L) shaking hands with Jack Dempsey. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Sugar Ray Robinson Trianing @ Speed Bag

Sugar Ray Robinson Trianing @ Speed Bag
(Original Caption) Photo shows Sugar Ray Robinson training at a speed bag. Undated

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Gene Tunney In Naval Uniform

Gene Tunney In Naval Uniform
(Original caption) Gene Tunney in naval uniform WWII: 1897-1978. American boxer. Defeated Jack Dempsey for heavyweight championship 1926 and 1927. Undated photo

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Joe Jeanette Strikes Fighting Pose

Joe Jeanette Strikes Fighting Pose
(Original Caption) Joe Jeanette, Boxer. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Max Baer In Corner Of Ring (Movie Still)

Max Baer In Corner Of Ring (Movie Still)
(Original Caption) Scene from a movie starring Max Baer. The actor/boxer is shown here standing in his corner during a fight. Undated movie still

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Boxer Primo Carnera W/Boxing Gloves

Boxer Primo Carnera W/Boxing Gloves
(Original Caption) Boxer Primo Carnera posed wearing gloves. Undated photo

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: 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 imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Wille Pep Greets Reporters In Locker Roo

Wille Pep Greets Reporters In Locker Roo
(Original Caption) After the fight: Willie Pep is shown greeting reporters in dressing room. Undated

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: James J. Corbett In Boxing Pose

James J. Corbett In Boxing Pose
(Original Caption) Portrait of professional American pugilist James J. Corbett (1866-1933), in boxing pose. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Full Length Photo Of Jack Johnson

Full Length Photo Of Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson, American heavyweight boxer in fighting stance with short trunks. Undated photograph. BPA2# 4759

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Dempsey And Wife; Waist Up

Jack Dempsey And Wife; Waist Up
(Original Caption) Photo shows Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dempsey. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Joe Louis In Ring Knocking Out Opponent

Joe Louis In Ring Knocking Out Opponent
(Original Caption) Joe Louis in the ring knocking out opponent. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Gene Tunney In Boxing Pose; Full Length

Gene Tunney In Boxing Pose; Full Length
(Original Caption) Gene Tunney, American heavyweight champion, 1926-1928, in a fight pose. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Sharkey In A Fighting Pose

Jack Sharkey In A Fighting Pose
(Original Caption) Jack Sharkey in the boxing ring with a fighting pose. Undated Photo

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Tony Zale, Portrait

Tony Zale, Portrait
(Original Caption) Chicago, Il- Tony Zale, Middleweight Champion of the World. Undated Photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Johnson In Fighting Pose

Jack Johnson In Fighting Pose
(Original Caption) Shown in a fighting pose is Jack Johnson, 68, former heavyweight champion of the world, who died at St

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Dempsey

Jack Dempsey
(Original Caption) Headshot of American heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey. Dempsey is shown here wearing a collared shirt and sweater. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Carlos Monzon In 3/4 Length Photo

Carlos Monzon In 3/4 Length Photo
(Original Caption) Carlos Monzon, Argentine middleweight boxer, filed 4/5/1971

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Boxer Stanley Ketchell

Boxer Stanley Ketchell
(Original Caption) Here is a fight pose of Stanley Ketchel, famous old-time fighter. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Man Taping Eder Jofre'S Hand

Man Taping Eder Jofre'S Hand
(Original Caption) Brazilian bantamweight boxer, Eder Jofre. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Boxer Terry McGovern

Boxer Terry McGovern
Early 20th century featherweight boxer, Terry McGovern. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jose Torres Working Out W/Punching Bags

Jose Torres Working Out W/Punching Bags
(Original Caption) Jose Torres, boxer. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Joe Walcott in the Boxing Ring

Joe Walcott in the Boxing Ring
(Original Caption) Joe Walcott smiles in the ring while training, and expresses confidence that he'll still be smiling when he walks away from champ Joe Louis on June 23rd. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Full Length Portrait Jose Torres Fighter

Full Length Portrait Jose Torres Fighter
(Original Caption) 5/1966Jose Torres, light heavyweight champion

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Boxer Adolf Wolgast W/ Belt;Arms Crosse

Boxer Adolf Wolgast W/ Belt;Arms Crosse
(Original Caption) Adolf "Midget" Wolgast, flyweight champion of Penn. Won belt 5/28/1928. Undated

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Harry Greb In Fighting Pose Waist Up

Harry Greb In Fighting Pose Waist Up
(Original Caption) Harry Greb, (1894-1926), middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. Photograph shows him from the waist up, in a fighting pose that displays his muscles. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Portrait of Joe Louis

Portrait of Joe Louis
Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis of the 1930's and 1940's, also known as the "Brown Bomber"

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Laura Bennett Boxing With Punching Bag

Laura Bennett Boxing With Punching Bag
(Original Caption) Laura Bennett boxing with punching bag. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Poster Announcing a Boxing Bout

Poster Announcing a Boxing Bout
(Original Caption) British poster announcing a boxing bout between the English and American champions

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Portrait of Buddy Baer Heavyweight Fighter in Boxing Position

Portrait of Buddy Baer Heavyweight Fighter in Boxing Position
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Joe Louis in Boxnig Pose

Joe Louis in Boxnig Pose
(Original Caption) Boxer Joe Louis is shown in a waist-up fighting pose, wearing his boxing gloves

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Dempsey and Friend

Jack Dempsey and Friend
(Original Caption) Jack Dempsey at Brighton. Brighton, East Sussex, England: Champion Jack Dempsey at Brighton with his host, Mr. Harry Preston

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Portrait of Boxer Jack Dempsey

Portrait of Boxer Jack Dempsey
(Original Caption) New York...Photo shows heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey in a joyous mood as he left the offices of the boxing commission after being granted a license to box in this state

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Dempsey Seated, Hands Bandaged

Jack Dempsey Seated, Hands Bandaged
(Original Caption) Jack Dempsey (1895-1983), American heavyweight fighter, seated with hands in boxing bandages. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Jack Dempsey In A Fighting Stance

Jack Dempsey In A Fighting Stance
(Original Caption) Jack Dempsey in a fighting stance. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Publicity Handout Of Boxer Abe Attell

Publicity Handout Of Boxer Abe Attell
(Original Caption) 2/13/1951-Publicity handout of boxer Abe Attell which is captioned, "Abe Attell-Former World's Featherweight Champion"

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Joe Louis In Sparring Pose

Joe Louis In Sparring Pose
(Original Caption) Pompton Lakes, NJ: 3/4 length photograph of Joe Louis in training at Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Promotion Poster For 'Fisticuffs'

Promotion Poster For "Fisticuffs"
(Original Caption) Picture shows a promotion poster for a movie called "Fisticuffs" featuring boxer Max Baer. It shows a boxer in the ring knocking another boxer down in a match

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: James Cagney In Front Of A Speed Bag

James Cagney In Front Of A Speed Bag
(Original Caption) Portrait of actor, James Cagney, standing in front of a speed bag with one hand placed on top of it and wearing a turtleneck. Undated photo circa 1930s

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: James Cagney Posing As A Boxer

James Cagney Posing As A Boxer
(Original Caption) Picture shows actor, James CAgney, posing in boxing trunks and standing in a boxing position with his fists in the air. Undated photo circa 1930s

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Close-Up Of Jack Dempsey'S Fists

Close-Up Of Jack Dempsey'S Fists
(Original Caption) A close-up of the hard-hitting fists of Jack Dempsey. Ca. 1930-1940

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Fans Surrounding Boxers in Arena

Fans Surrounding Boxers in Arena
(Original Caption) This is a boxing ring in London, after a drawing by S. Alken

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Archie Moore in Fighting Pose

Archie Moore in Fighting Pose
(Original Caption) Full length photograph of Archie Moore in a fighting pose. Moore was the Light Heavyweight Champion from 1952-1962. Undated photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: Boxing Practice Scene

Boxing Practice Scene
(Original Caption) This is an example of the Art of Self Defence--Tom and Jerry receiving instructions from Mr. Jackson at his rooms on Bond Street

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: James Earl Jones Dressed in Boxing Attire

James Earl Jones Dressed in Boxing Attire
(Original Caption) James Earl Jones of The Great White Hope, is shown in this photograph

Background imageBoxing Through the Ages: A Stunning Visual Journal: The Boxing Match Between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza at Odiham

The Boxing Match Between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza at Odiham
1788-The boxing match between Humphreys and Mendoze at Odiham, 1788. Engraving by F. Grozar after S. Ernsle



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