Leonard–Cushing Fight

1894 · Directed by William Kennedy Dickson · 6 min · documentary film, silent film, boxing film

★ 5.3/10 · 28 ratings on TMDB

In the background, five fans lean on the ropes looking into the ring. The referee is to the left; like the fans, he hardly moves as two fighters swing roundhouse blows at each other. Mike Leonard, in white trunks, is the aggressor; in black, Jack Cushing stands near the edge of the ring, warily pawing the air as Leonard comes at him. A couple of punches land, but the fighters maintain their upright postures.