The Max Baer vs Tony Galento fight film is a classic document of pre-war
Sports Americana. In 1940, Max Baer and Tony Galento, the two most
colorful boxers of their day, met for a title elimination showdown in
Jersey City. It was a titanic slugfest. The fight began even before
the opening bell as Galento threatened Baer during the referee's
instructions. The two went right to work in the first round, with
Galento on the attack. By round 3 however, Baer was taking control,
fighting in flurries, in between clowning and taunting the relentless
Galento. After 7 rounds of bruising action, Galento collapses in his
corner and cannot answer the bell for the 8th. It was Baer's last
victory.
Sports Americana. In 1940, Max Baer and Tony Galento, the two most
colorful boxers of their day, met for a title elimination showdown in
Jersey City. It was a titanic slugfest. The fight began even before
the opening bell as Galento threatened Baer during the referee's
instructions. The two went right to work in the first round, with
Galento on the attack. By round 3 however, Baer was taking control,
fighting in flurries, in between clowning and taunting the relentless
Galento. After 7 rounds of bruising action, Galento collapses in his
corner and cannot answer the bell for the 8th. It was Baer's last
victory.
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