WW1 Boxing Photograph, Underwood & Underwood

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  1. ScanticAntiques

    ScanticAntiques Well-Known Member

    Hello all!

    I've returned with a purchase I made today.

    Did a bit of research and Underwood & Underwood (the photographers) were well known for for stereo-views etc. as well as photography.

    I believe this photo is of WW1 Troops watching a well know boxing match. However, I can't figure out who's fighting.

    The reason I don't believe it's just a common fight, is due to the amount of people watching. From rooftops etc.

    Any help would be appreciated! IMG_3636.JPG IMG_3642.JPG
     
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  2. ScanticAntiques

    ScanticAntiques Well-Known Member

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  3. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    One boxer is black the other white.
    Union Jack in one corner and Stars & Stripes in the other, most if not all viewers appear to be in uniform.
    My guess is an inter service bout.
     
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  4. ScanticAntiques

    ScanticAntiques Well-Known Member

    There also looks to be two flags on the base of the ring, French?

    Could def. be right. It would make sense that they are flying the fighters flags!
     
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  5. maryislgal

    maryislgal Well-Known Member

    Is this in the UK ? The reason I ask is, North Camp in sussex had large boxing matches which thousands turned out for.
     
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  6. ScanticAntiques

    ScanticAntiques Well-Known Member

    I'm not sure to be honest. Maybe someone can tell from the barracks/buildings?
     
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  7. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

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  8. ScanticAntiques

    ScanticAntiques Well-Known Member

    Awwww! That's amazing!!! You are awesome!! :)
     
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  9. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, I just got lucky.
    However, I do think I am awesome!;) I'll take that compliment! ! !:)
     
    clutteredcloset49, Feb 11, 2015
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  10. ScanticAntiques

    ScanticAntiques Well-Known Member

    Haha seriously though, that was amazing. I've been searching for the past 4 hours and came up absolutely empty. Thank you so much for the help! Now to find another to figure out it's value lol
     
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  11. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Great find, clutteredcloset!
     
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  12. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Congrats, cluttered! Terrific work!
     
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  13. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    Maahvelous, Cluttered!!
     
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  14. 42Skeezix

    42Skeezix Moderator Moderator

    Huzzahs all 'round for Cluttered!!

    Darn good work there.
     
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  15. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Thank you all - very nice of you to say so.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Feb 12, 2015
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