Boxing match, Langford v Lang, London

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Boxing match, Langford v Lang, London

Boxing match, Sam Langford v Bill Lang, London, 21 February 1911. Langford won in the 6th round. Date: 1911

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Audience Bill Boxer Boxing Fight Gloves Lang Langford Match Ring Shorts Spectators Sportsman Sportsmen

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This photograph captures the intensity and drama of a pivotal moment in boxing history: the highly anticipated match between Sam Langford and Bill Lang, which took place on the 21st of February, 1911, in London. The image portrays the two determined fighters, both clad in shorts and wearing boxing gloves, squaring off in the center of the ring. Langford, a Canadian-born boxer of African descent, is shown with a focused expression, his body coiled and ready to strike. His opponent, Bill Lang, an Australian boxer, looks equally resolved, his muscles tensed as he prepares to defend himself. The electrifying atmosphere of the fight is palpable as the engaged audience, a diverse mix of men and women, watches intently from the sidelines. The spectators' rapt attention is a testament to the enduring popularity of the sport during this era. The black-and-white photograph, with its striking contrasts and dynamic composition, transports us back to a time when the world was captivated by the thrilling battles between these two formidable opponents. In the end, Sam Langford emerged victorious, winning in the sixth round, adding another notch to his impressive record in the ring.

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