Fisticuffs

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Fisticuffs

1938

0h 10m

7.5(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

This Pete Smith Specialty short showcases former heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer with various sparring partners in the ring. Slow motion is used to illustrate how Baer uses his skills.

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Pete Smith

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Max Baer

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Ancil Hoffman

Max Baer's Manager

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