"The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Title Fight" (1897)

<i>Above: James Corbett circa 1897.</i><br><br>

Chronicle of the famed boxing match between James J. Corbett — aka "Gentleman Jim" — and Bob Fitzsimmons that was held on St. Patrick's Day in Carson City, Nevada.

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( Library of Congress )

Above: James Corbett circa 1897.

Chronicle of the famed boxing match between James J. Corbett — aka "Gentleman Jim" — and Bob Fitzsimmons that was held on St. Patrick's Day in Carson City, Nevada.

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