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BOXING'S GREATEST KNOCKOUTS
Lost about 3 minutes at the beginning of
program. Many highlights and famous
fighters.

November 87
56 minutes


BOXING'S LEGENDARY CHAMPIONS
1882-1929

Produced by Bill Cayton and Jim Jacobs,
this hour and forty minute program shows
rare highlights of many fights of this
era. Some not released before this
production. This is the best I've seen
of any programs covering this era, with
more coverage of these old fights than
other programs.

Taped July 94
1 hour 40 minutes


THE DALE BROWN STORY
Canadian TV profile of Dale Brown, once one
of Canada's top amatuer fighters, who turned
pro in April of 1995 on ESPN. Chronicles
the story of his family's involvement in
amatuer boxing. Interesting insight into
the world of amatuer boxing in Canada.

Date Unknown
30 minutes


AMERICAN JUSTICE: HURRICANE CARTER
Documents the tragic rip-off of Rubin
Carter's life; many years in prison for
a crime he didn't commit. Shows the
efforts of those who succeeded, finally,
in having his conviction vacated and
getting him released. Followed by an
interview with Carter after his release,
showing his upbeat, positive attitude
toward life.

Date uncertain
25.5 minutes


TOM CASINO
Boxing photographer (Boxing Illustrated,
etc.), talks about his experiences meeting
and photographing fighters.

April 93
6 minutes


DRESSING ROOM INSTRUCTIONS
Referee Richard Steele gives the
"Instructions in the Dressing Room"
We hear about, but never hear!

August 93
Couple minutes


"10 YEARS AND COUNTING"
Highlights of fights from 1980 to 1990.

April 1990
About an hour


"BOXING ON THE ROPES"
The dark side. The problems of the
sport. Full program minus commercials.

July 93
45 minutes


FEATURES ON RINGSIDE REPORTS
Other features that give insight into
the workings of certain functions in
the fight game:

THE JUDGES 5 minutes November 92
THE MATCHMAKERS 5 minutes October 92
THE REFEREE 5 minutes February 93
THE TRAINER 5 minutes June 93



FALLEN CHAMP:  THE STORY OF MIKE TYSON
 A look at Tyson's career and what brought
him down back in 1993.

February 1993
91 minutes



DON KING, UNAUTHORIZED
An "unauthorized" look at King, his back-
ground, his criminal record, his treatment
of past partners and fighters he's promoted.
Tells it like it is; dirty.

1991
55 minutes


A VIDEO HISTORY OF BOXING 1905-1955
Highlights of fights of the above era, shown in
the following order:
BATTLING NELSON vs JOE GANS II 09-02-06 1min
BILL SQUIRES vs TOMMY BURNS 07-04-07 1min10sec
JACK JOHNSON vs STANLEY KETCHELL 10-16-09 2min
AD WOLGAST vs JOE RIVERS 07-04-12 1min15sec
JACK DEMPSEY vs GEO. CARPENTIER 06-02-21 2min40sec
PANCHO VILLA vs JOHNNY BUFF 09-14-22 1min
PANCHO VILLA vs JIMMY WILDE 06-18-23 20sec
EUGENE CRIQUE vs JOHNNY KILBANE 06-02-23 1min20sec
EUGENE CRIQUE vs JOHNNY DUNDEE 07-26-23 50sec
JACK DEMPSEY vs LUIS FIRPO 09-14-23 2min50sec
BENNY LEONARD vs LEW TENDLER 07-23-23 47sec
JACK DEMPSEY vs GENE TUNNEY I 09-23-26 1min15sec
JACK DEMPSEY vs JACK SHARKEY 07-21-27 1min20sec
JACK DEMPSEY vs GENE TUNNEY II 09-23-27 1min40sec
GENE TUNNEY vs TOM HEENEY 07-26-28 52sec
MAX SCHMELING vs JACK SHARKEY 06-12-30 1min10sec
MAX SCHMELING vs YOUNG STRIBLING 07-03-31 1min40sec
MAX BAER vs MAX SCHMELING 06-08-33 2min20sec
PRIMO CARNERA vs JACK SHARKEY 06-29-33 2min40sec
PRIMO CARNERA vs TOMMY LOUGHRAN 03-01-34 2min40sec
MAX BAER vs PRIMO CARNERA 06-14-34 2min40sec
MAX BAER vs JAMES J. BRADDOCK 06-13-35 3min10sec
TONY CANZONERI vs LOU AMBERS 05-10-35 5min
BARNEY ROSS vs JIMMY MCLARNIN III 05-28-35 3min10sec
MAX SCHMELING vs JOE LOUIS I 36 1min
JOE LOUIS vs MAX SCHMELING II 38 30sec
JOE LOUIS vs TONY GALENTO 39 1min20sec
KID GAVILAN vs WALTER CARTIER 12-14-51 2min10sec
WILLY PEP vs LULU PEREZ 02-26-54 2min
CARMEN BASILIO vs TONY DeMARCO 06-10-55 2min
RAY ROBINSON vs BOBO OLSON III 12-09-55 2min
RAY ROBINSON vs BOBO OLSON IV 05-18-56 1min

1 hour 13 seconds.
Quality ranges from FG to VG.
Full program only, no excerpts.


LARRY HOLMES: LIFE IN EASTON, PA
Larry's life and contributions in his home
town. He's a pillar of the community.

September 93
10 minutes


LOS INMORTALES
A look back at two greats
from the past, Carlos Zarate and Jose Napoles.
They go to their home towns, interview friends
and relatives, and show highlights of some
of their fights. En Espanol.

December 1995
Aprx 17 minutes


ROGER E. MOSELY
An interview with the former co-star of
Magnum, P.I., and his views on the sport.

May 93
10 minutes


LEROY NIEMAN
Nieman, the primier artist in sports,
talks about his art work relating to
boxing, and his experiences with fighters.

March 93
5 minutes


SEAN O'GRADY
In these excerpts from "In This Corner",
Sean gives us insight into fighters'
experiences in training and the ring.
POWERBAGS - March 93 5 minutes
THE CORNER - June 93 2 minutes
THE KNOCKOUT - April 93 2 m. 30 s.
THE KNOCKOUT - Sept 93 3 m. 16 s.
THE MIRROR - February 93 1 m. 30 s.
THE STAREDOWN - August 93 3 minutes
THE SOUTHPAW - May 94 3 minutes


THE SIMPSONS (BOXING EPISODE)
In this episode, Homer becomes a fighter
because of his ability to take a
beating and stay on his
feet. Michael Buffer calls it,
with Don King and Mike Tyson
look-alikes. If you like The
Simpsons, you'll enjoy this.

1996
21 minutes


TKO
Fixed fights. Focuses primarily on Rick
Parker's shenanigans. Interviews with fighters
who say they took dives for promoters.
Starts just after program opening, in
progress.

Date Uncertain
About 13 minutes


TOUGHMAN CONTEST, MIDWEST REGIONAL
Dave BonTempo hosts this wild, brawling
event. 16 matches culminating in $5000
prize to winner. Little finesse, just
brawlers doing their thing.

February 94
About 90 minutes


TOUGHMAN CONTEST, SOUTHWEST
REGIONAL

Same idea as Midwest contest above. 16
matches, same prize to winner.

March 94
About 90 minutes


TOUGHMAN CONTEST, EASTERN REGIONAL
More brawling and falling.

May 1994
About 90 minutes


1994 WORLD TOUGHMAN COMPETITION
The finals for '94. Winners of Regionals
meet for final elimination and determination
of so-called "toughest man".

May 1994
Aprx 110 minutes


BOXING MOVIES & SHORT FEATURES

Battling Butler
1926 Buster Keaton (silent)
71 minutes, VG video quality

The Champ
1931 Wallace Beery/Jackie Cooper
86 minutes VG video

The Prizefighter And The Lady
1933 Max Baer/Myrna Loy
1 hr 42 minutes VG video

Keep Punching
1939 Henry Armstrong
81 minutes VG video

The Lady And The Lug
1940 Max Rosenbloom/Elsa Maxwell
19 minutes VG video

Ringside Maisie
1941 Ann Sothern/George Murphy
95 minutes VG video

Gentleman Jim
1942 Errol Flynn
1 hour 44 minutes VG video

The Joe Louis Story
1953 Corey Wallace
87 minutes VG video

Rocky Marciano/Jerry Lewis Benefit Spoof
1950's Marciano & Lewis clown in ring
4 minutes

The Spirit of Youth
1937 Joe Louis/Edna Mae Harris
1 hour 6 minutes VG video

Heart Of A Champion - The Ray Mancini Story
1985 Doug McKeon /Robert Blake
93 minutes VG Video

The Greatest
Muhammad Ali traces his career
from Olympic Gold to Geo. Foreman bout.
1993 or so.    
398

BOXING HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS
Includes brief interviews of Joey Giardello,
Carmen Basilio, Earnie Shavers, Archie
Moore, Angelo Dundee, and Gil Clancy,
all inductees.

July 93
5 minutes or so


TEDDY BRENNER
Special award presentation for this famous
matchmaker for Madison Square Garden, with
Bob Arum, intros of Emile Griffith, Jake
LaMotta, Carlos Ortiz, Joe Frazier, and
Iran Barkley.

December 93
A few minutes



BOXING'S LITTLE GIANTS
Feature  covering something other
than heavyweights!  A look at the careers of
Benny Leonard, Henry Armstrong, Willy Pep,
Ray Robinson, Roberto Duran, and Ray Leonard.

December 1993
60 minutes
382

THE BUSINESS OF BOXING:
"WELCOME TO THE SEWER"

A negative piece on boxing
management, matchmaking, and fight
promoters. Takes a look
at Mike Marley and his protege Shannon
Briggs; the Duvas, etc. Candid scenes,
interviews, and statements. Thought
provoking.

February 94
Aprx. 58 minutes


JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ
Interesting biography on Chavez,
 produced and distributed in
Mexico. In Spanish except for opening
introduction. Portrays Chavez'
humble birth (parents living in boxcar),
how he got into boxing; and highlights
from many of his fights. Follows his
career through the Terrence Alli fight.
I don't savvy Espanol, but found it in-
teresting! Lots of commentary by Chavez.
Not broadcast on TV in USA. 
Tape only, not available on dvd.

1993
80 minutes


JOE CORTEZ, Referee
A revealing interview gives insight into
the man and his ring experience and
philosophies.

May 93
20 minutes


EDDIE FUTCH, TRAINER
Eddie talks about fighters he's trained,
including Riddick Bowe.

June 93
14 minutes


AIDS IN BOXING
A Ringside Report on the dreaded
disease and a couple of its victims
in the sport.

August 93
7 minutes


POUND FOR POUND
Bert Sugar and Bill Cayton try to
decide who the best fighter of
all time is. Focuses primarily on careers
of Henry Armstrong, RayRobinson, and
Muhammad Ali, with highlights
from their respective careers
and of other fighters as well.

December 1994
About 48 minutes


KNOCKOUT - THE STORY OF BOXING
A history of boxing from a
fairly negative perspective. Interviews with
Marvin Hagler and others about their reasons for
fighting, and the AMA's desire to outlaw
boxing.

September 1988
About an hour


FORMER CHAMPIONS HIGHLIGHT TAPE
Several years' accumulation of highlights of
the champions listed below, from various
tapes, consolidated into
one full-length tape. All are good to
excellent quality. Full tape only - no excerpts

Sandy Sadler - Willie Pep II 9-26-51 rds 12379
Joe Louis - Billy Conn 6-18-41 rds 1 9 11 12 13
Sonny Liston - Eddie Machen (silent) 9-7-61 rds 15912
Ingemar Johansson - Eddie Machen 1960 Swedish rd 1
Chuck Davey - Carmen Basilio 2 7-52 rd 4 5 6 9 10
Joe Frazier - Eddie Machen 11-20-66 rd 1 9 10
Floyd Patterson - Ingemar Johansson 3 rd 1 6
Joe Louis - Abe Simon 2 3-27-42 rd 2 5 6
Joe Louis - J. Joe Walcott 2 6-48 rd 3 11
Joe Louis - Buddy Baer 5-23-41 rd 1 2 5 6 7dq
Rocky Marciano - Archie Moore 9-21-55 rd 1 2 6 8 9
Ray Robinson - Jake Lamotta 2-14-52 rd 4 5 11 12 13
Ray Robinson - Randy Turpin 2 9-12-51 rd 1 2 3 6 8 10
Ray Robinson - Carl Olson 3 12-9-55 rd 2
Ray Robinson - Carl Olson 4 5-18-56 rd 4
Ray Robinson - Carmen Basilio 2 9-23-57 rd 1 5 11 13 15
Max Schmeling - Jack Sharkey 6-12-30 rd 4
Carmen Basilio - Tony Demarco 2 11-30-55 rd 4 8 10
Ray Robinson - Rocky Graziano 4-16-52 rd 3
Rocky Marciano - Ezzard Charles 9-17-54 rd 2 8
Joe Louis - Jack Sharkey 8-18-36 rd 2 3 no end of fight

Taped July 1994
1 hour 55 minutes


JIMMY LENNON, JR.
Jimmy talks about his life with his famous
father; how he got into fight announcing,
and how he emulates his father's style.

June 93
6 minutes


RAY MERCER INDICTED FOR BRIBERY
A brief piece announcing Mercer's indictment.

July 93
2 min 22 sec


RAY MERCER BRIBERY TRIAL
New York vs Ray  Mercer.
Consists of excerpts from the
trial, including full replay of MERCER-
FERGUSON 1, complete, with introductions,
but without announcement of decision,
and no postfight interviews. Excellent
video of the fight, no ringside comment-
ary, just the sound of the fight and
the crowd. After the fight, testimony
and replays of excerpts with "enhanced"
audio in effort to prove prosecution's
case. There are graphics on
the screen throughout the fight, and
reduced screen size during part of
of some rounds, but still an excellent
copy of the fight. Presentation
lasts from 45 minutes for fight only to
several hours depending on extent of
coverage desired. The fight and some of
the proceedings are recorded at 2 hr
speed, while some of the extensive test-
imony is recorded at the 4 hour speed.
Includes live coverage of jury returning
from deliberations and announcing verdict
of "not guilty"; with brief post-verdict
interview of Mercer.

March 1994
45 minutes (fight only) to
over 12 hours


J. T. STEVENS
Retirement ceremony for Stevens; the
man who put Budweiser into Forum
Boxing.

December 93


"THE UPSETS"
Highlights of the following bouts that are
considered noteable upsets:
Gene Hatcher - Johnny Bumphus 06-01-84 4 min
Ubaldo Sacco - Gene Hatcher II 07-21-85 4 min
Fred Pendleton - R. Mayweather 03-12-86 1.5 min
Duane Thomas - John Mugabi 12-05-86 1.5 min
Lupe Aquino - Duane Thomas 04-07-87 2 min
Robert Hines - Matthew Hilton 11-04-88 4 min
Mike Rossman - Victor Galindez I 09-15-78 1.5 min
Sean O'Grady - Hilmer Kenty 04-12-81 2 min
Roberto Duran - Davey Moore 06-16-83 2+min
Livingstone Bramble-Ray Mancini I 06-01-84 1.5 min
Gaby Canizales - Richard Sandoval 03-10-86 3 min
Steve Cruz - Barry McGuigan 06-23-86 5.5 min
Lloyd Honeyghan - Donald Curry 09-27-86 3.5 min
Pr. Chas. Williams - Bobby Czyz 10-29-87 3 min
Ken Norton - Muhammed Ali I 03-31-75 6+min
Leon Spinks - Muhammed Ali I 02-15-78 5 min
Ray Leonard - Marvin Hagler rob 04-06-87 5 min
Iran Barkley - Thomas Hearns I 06-06-86 6 min

Date Uncertain
63 minutes


REVIEWS OF THE YEAR'S FIGHTS
These reviews range from one to several
minutes in length.
KO's of 1987 Highlights
1988 in Review Highlights
1989 in Review Highlights
1992 in Review Highlights
1993 - Top 10 Knockdowns -
Highlights


1995 WORLD TOUGHMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
This is the rebroadcast of the 1995 finals.

1hr57minutes
Commercials.


BLACKS IN BOXING: "SHADOWBOXING"
"The Journey of The African American Boxer"
A historical perspective on the progression
of African Americans through the history of
the sport of boxing, with interviews and fight
footage, photos, and commentary.

June 26, 1999
46 minutes



17 YEARS AND COUNTING
17 years of fight highlights prior to
1993.  Lots of memories

here.

February 1993


MORE COMING SOON!

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