It's incredibly fascinating to see these two legendary fighters in the ring even though it's acting on a movie. Just to see those two in the ring fake sparring is classic historical moment in film and Sport. Years ago in the 90s on HBO they had a documentary series called.." in this corner. "...They had different installments. One was called the heavyweights. One was called The Little Giants in the one called The Little Giants they had a segment on Henry Armstrong and they showed this clip of the movie and I always wondered what movie was from now I know the Pittsburgh kid thanks
Damn! Two hall of famers putting on a show and loving it. Even pulling punches and going easy, it's clear these two are next level. Armstongs lead right (where are all the straight lefts shorty asked for?) is lighting and Conn's head movement/slipping, foot work and jab are like nothing seen in boxing today. Based on 20 seconds of footage alone, I'd bet on these two against the current crop. .
@@surfleopard Eugene Couch. They called him "whitey" he was supposedly 62 and 2 all military fights. He was scheduled to do an exhibition fight on some island in Africa with Joe Louis but seas were to bad and the boat couldnt get him to the Island. Ive got some news articles and theres an interview on a record which is where i found out about the movie. Story has it he was in the theater on base watching and didnt even know he was in the movie.. The people in the theater said hey its "whitey" he was very pale and Irish.
I would take Sam Langford over Henry Armstrong, but “Hammering Hank” was indeed a good fighter, never took a step back and kept moving forward. I would rank Conn as maybe the #3 greatest Light Heavyweight behind Roy Jones and Archie Moore. Joe Calzaghe is up there too.
Henry Armstrong has a pretty quick and short right hand there.
It's incredibly fascinating to see these two legendary fighters in the ring even though it's acting on a movie. Just to see those two in the ring fake sparring is classic historical moment in film and Sport. Years ago in the 90s on HBO they had a documentary series called.." in this corner. "...They had different installments. One was called the heavyweights. One was called The Little Giants in the one called The Little Giants they had a segment on Henry Armstrong and they showed this clip of the movie and I always wondered what movie was from now I know the Pittsburgh kid thanks
You're welcome. It's fascinating because you can definitely see the quick moves these guys used in a fight. And their overall styles and approach
Two very talented boxers, watching them avoid punches is absolutely amazing.
Damn, Henry was quick. Even just taking it easy for the camera he looked dangerous.
Damn! Two hall of famers putting on a show and loving it. Even pulling punches and going easy, it's clear these two are next level. Armstongs lead right (where are all the straight lefts shorty asked for?) is lighting and Conn's head movement/slipping, foot work and jab are like nothing seen in boxing today. Based on 20 seconds of footage alone, I'd bet on these two against the current crop. .
Look at the speed!
Found some old pictures from this
Would love to obtain copy of this film.
I'm doing some research on Republic Pictures and would love to see the entire film. Is is possible to obtain a DVD from you?
I have no way to copy it unfortunately
Never heard the jab referred to as a straight left… neither of them are southpaws
You lean in using body weight with a straight left. Jab is all arm.
my grandpa is supposedly in this movie. Sparring with him. Do you have the entire film? I've never been able to find it.
I do somewhere. Who is your grandpa?
@@surfleopard Eugene Couch. They called him "whitey" he was supposedly 62 and 2 all military fights. He was scheduled to do an exhibition fight on some island in Africa with Joe Louis but seas were to bad and the boat couldnt get him to the Island. Ive got some news articles and theres an interview on a record which is where i found out about the movie. Story has it he was in the theater on base watching and didnt even know he was in the movie.. The people in the theater said hey its "whitey" he was very pale and Irish.
@@surfleopard How do you created short video clips is a app ?
Armstrong was better than Billy Conn
Pound for pound you'd have to say so. But Conn has an impressive resume as well.
Conn defeated 9 world champions and former world champions by the time he was 21!
@@gonzothompson412 hello I'm Tomas Chappie, Conn is a probably the all time great light heavyweight champion. But Armstrong is the true king
I would take Sam Langford over Henry Armstrong, but “Hammering Hank” was indeed a good fighter, never took a step back and kept moving forward. I would rank Conn as maybe the #3 greatest Light Heavyweight behind Roy Jones and Archie Moore. Joe Calzaghe is up there too.
both actually were excellent boxers - better than 95% of the competition...