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1931 U.S.A.: Sharkey U.S. Heavyweight Championship Boxer in Training for Fight with Carnera
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0:25Now PlayingDate: 1st January 1931
Location: BOSTON, MASS., U.S.A.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Boston, Mass., U.S.A.: Long view of Sharkey running along road towards. Semi view of Sharkey in Gym. skipping with people watching. CU. Sharkey sitting with man talks. CU of Sharkey hitting punchball, gen. view in ring sparring with partner. Carnera in Training.
CU. of Carnera's gloves & tilt up body to face. Gen. view of Carnera in ring sparring with partner. Semi cu. with man talks.
Sound Effects: Sharkey talks to man about never having felt so fit in all his life. Off-stage voice describes Carnera. Man asks Carnera if he could beat anybody in the world, Carnera says I think yes. Light thudding noise of punching ball being hit.
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