George Dixon vs Chester Leon 1906
Biograph Film Company
The Fight
One of the few truly 19th century boxing champions caught on film, George Dixon (1870-1908) was the first black world boxing champion in any weight class, while also being the first ever Canadian-born boxing champion. This is the only surviving footage of Dixon in action, and captures him at the end of his career.
The Movie
This genuine three round fight between Dixon and journeyman Chester Leon was staged by The Biograph film Company. Unlike other staged fight films of the period, the battle appears legit, though the knockdown is not convincing. As fight films became popular at the turn of the century, it was common for boxers, even in genuine fights, to fake knockdowns to boost the film's appeal. The most famous of these was Jack Johnson's drop to the canvas as he ducked under Stanley Ketchel's telegraphed haymaker.
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mushrooo 6 days ago
This video doesn't add to Dixon's legacy. I realize he's old and washed up but this is not the George Dixon who went 70 rounds with Cal McCarthy, this is a shell
eslubin 1 week ago
Muhammad Ali BC.
plantain007 1 month ago 2
chesters a beast!
jakejackson09 1 month ago
Classic footage. Plain and simple.
tw69hands2 2 months ago
@Alltimeboxing dont let that fool you, boxrec STILL arent up to date with all the newspaper decisions that are currently being added to these old-school guys' records
they are getting there, slowly but surely, but there is still alot missing, this could be one of them...
cazz3000 2 months ago
Good old fight
PhillyPugilist 2 months ago
Wow these boxers have Great sportsmanship true queensbury rules
Zylo1200 3 months ago
@AC1149 No, it's a true comment. Dumbass
crowley0312 3 months ago
DIXON WOULD BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF NONONITO RUNAIRE.
crowley0312 3 months ago