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Freddie Welsh vs Packey McFarland III 30/5/1910 - British World Lightweight Title (Highlights)
I'm back! I recently lost a majority of the footage I was planning to upload after my laptop packed up a number of months ago and I made the fatal mistake of not having backed them up anywhere. Stupid. I only have a few fights I was able salvage and then I don't know what I will do with the channel...
Thought I would upload an oldy as my first video back. Two of the best light weights in the world, Packey McFarland of Chicago vs Freddie Welsh of Wales face each other again for a third time with the British version of the World Lightweight title on the line (although this is debated in some sources).
Packey McFarland is considered by many to be one of the best fighters in history to never compete for a World title. From the best of every bodies knowledge he was active from 1903 or 19...
published: 02 Nov 2021
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Prizefighter: Freddie Welsh - Boxing Documentary
Born Frederick Davies, in Pontypridd, he left his comfortable family life for the great outdoors of Canada to help improve his health. There he became a boxer, changing his name to Welsh as both a signifier of his nationality and to avoid bringing shame on his family.
Welsh became World Champion a fortnight before the outbreak of the Great War. The sport's rules about title defence (and fee-earning) meant that he sometimes fought once a week as all-comers tried to wrest the title from him. His was an outstanding record and, with his sharp business sense and regular earning, Welsh was one of the first boxers to turn drama in the ring into cash outside it. He made his home in New York where he became a celebrity, mixing with actors, playwrights and gangsters. The paradoxes in his life were ...
published: 17 Sep 2024
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Freddie Welsh Documentary (Boxing Legend)
Nice Documentary about Boxing Legend Freddie Welsh
published: 09 Mar 2011
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Packey McFarland vs Freddie Welsh III Part 1
Packey McFarland fights Freddie Welsh for the third time.
Rounds 1, 3 & 14
published: 11 Feb 2009
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Freddie Welsh vs Packey McFarland 3 // Highlights
Welsh took a break away from boxing after winning the Lonsdale Belt, earning good money making theatrical appearances at music halls in London, but a chance meeting with Packy McFarland led to a match being arranged between them. Welsh warmed up for the bout with a win over Jack Daniels, before facing McFarland for the third time, now on British soil at Covent Garden. The match was billed as the "Light-weight Championship of the World", but that title was now held by Ad Wolgast who had beaten Battling Nelson in a shock win in February. McFarland started the fight well, and most reporters gave him the first nine rounds, after that Welsh took most of the rounds, though in the eyes of the British press he failed to claw back the advantage McFarland had opened up in the early rounds. Although ...
published: 09 Dec 2023
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Freddie Welsh
Welch great Freddie Welsh!
Freddie Welsh (born Frederick Hall Thomas; 5 March 1886 – 29 July 1927) was a Welsh World lightweight boxing champion. Born in Pontypridd, Wales, he was nicknamed the "Welsh Wizard". Brought up in a tough mining community, Welsh left a working-class background to make a name for himself in America. He turned professional as a boxer in Philadelphia in 1905, and spent the best part of his career fighting in the United States.
Welsh spent much of his career chasing the world championship title, held in turn by Battling Nelson, Ad Wolgast and Willie Ritchie, failing through a series of events to meet each until a successful encounter with Ritchie in July 1914, when he finally became world lightweight champion. Welsh held the title until 1917 when he lost to Benny L...
published: 04 Oct 2021
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Fishlock's Wales - Lords of the Rings (Welsh boxing history documentary)
Essential documentary about the culture and tradition of boxing in Wales. Features lots of great footage including the pre-war Welsh greats that dominated British boxing, Robert Smith (BBBofC) on the history of the Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt and Mike Tyson visiting one of the UK's great boxing towns - Merthyr Tydfil.
published: 18 Feb 2021
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Billy Eynon remembers 'Peerless' Jim Driscoll v Freddie Welsh
*Classic Boxing Society -
http://classicboxingsociety.blogspot.ie/
https://www.facebook.com/classicboxingsociety
published: 28 Jan 2015
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Welsh versus Summers boxing match (1909)
GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVAWKMJ3VUC7V1DXEP58NIACXIG-WELSH-VERSUS-SUMMERS-BOXING-MATCH
Freddie Welsh fights Johnny Summers, winning after 20 rounds to become the lightweight champion of Britain
Full Description:
SLATE INFORMATION: Twelfth Round
ENGLAND: London:
INT
12th,13th,14th,15th,18th,19th and 20th rounds of boxing match between Welsh & Summers, which Welsh wins on points
(800ft)
boxing, sports, champ, match, hit, box, boxer
Background: Freddie Welsh fights Johnny Summers, winning after 20 rounds to become the lightweight champion of Britain
FILM ID: VLVAWKMJ3VUC7V1DXEP58NIACXIG
To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVAWKMJ3VUC7V1DXEP58NIACXIG-WELSH-VERSUS-SUMMERS-BOXING-MATCH...
published: 15 Oct 2020
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Freddie Welsh vs. Packey McFarland (Part One)
Third meeting between the pair at the National Sporting Club, London, UK.
published: 06 Feb 2009
12:56
Freddie Welsh vs Packey McFarland III 30/5/1910 - British World Lightweight Title (Highlights)
I'm back! I recently lost a majority of the footage I was planning to upload after my laptop packed up a number of months ago and I made the fatal mistake of n...
I'm back! I recently lost a majority of the footage I was planning to upload after my laptop packed up a number of months ago and I made the fatal mistake of not having backed them up anywhere. Stupid. I only have a few fights I was able salvage and then I don't know what I will do with the channel...
Thought I would upload an oldy as my first video back. Two of the best light weights in the world, Packey McFarland of Chicago vs Freddie Welsh of Wales face each other again for a third time with the British version of the World Lightweight title on the line (although this is debated in some sources).
Packey McFarland is considered by many to be one of the best fighters in history to never compete for a World title. From the best of every bodies knowledge he was active from 1903 or 1904 - 1915 and amassed a professional record of 70-0-5. The only known loss he suffered was an exhibition in 1904 but even that was disputed, some say he was knocked out others say he lost a newspaper decision and other sources say it wasn't even him in the ring! Out of 75 fights with no official losses he never once had the opportunity to compete for a World title other than this chance here with Freddie Welsh for the British World title which was not universally regarded anyway. At this time in 1910 McFarland had not yet fought the big names of the division but there was no doubt he was a very technically sound fighter and more than once he had fought opponents above his weight grade and won. At this point in his career, Freddie Welsh was arguably the best fighter he had taken on. He first met Welsh in 1908 and won by decision, although there was some controversy when many claimed McFarland had dropped Welsh in the forth with an illegal punch. They had a rematch 6 months later and this time it ended in a draw after 25 rounds with James J. Jefferies as the referee. Heading into the 3rd match, McFarland had a substantially more impressive 59-0-3 record.
Freddie Welsh is one of Britain's best boxers of all time although he started and ended his career in the USA. Starting in 1905 he quickly established himself as one of great defensive fighters of the sport. He was confident against brawlers who relied on aggression as he was elusive with his movements and able to draw opponents in making them miss with feints and slick body movement while looking for counter punch opportunities. Although he was easily able to outclass most aggressive fighters he did struggle a little against other boxers who employed similar tactics to his own. Welsh started to get noticed on a world stage in 1908 following his first two fights with McFarland. Although he lost the first and drew in the second boxing pundits took notice of his skills and realized both men were near equals. Welsh scored the first truly big win of career in late 1908 when he won a 15 round decision against reigning World Featherweight Champion, Abe Attel, and then the following year would win the European and English Lightweight titles. Although Welsh's record of 50-8-8 was not as impressive as McFarland's heading in to their third contest, he had fought more overall experienced fighters and had 2 titles to his name, were McFarland had none...
https://wn.com/Freddie_Welsh_Vs_Packey_Mcfarland_Iii_30_5_1910_British_World_Lightweight_Title_(Highlights)
I'm back! I recently lost a majority of the footage I was planning to upload after my laptop packed up a number of months ago and I made the fatal mistake of not having backed them up anywhere. Stupid. I only have a few fights I was able salvage and then I don't know what I will do with the channel...
Thought I would upload an oldy as my first video back. Two of the best light weights in the world, Packey McFarland of Chicago vs Freddie Welsh of Wales face each other again for a third time with the British version of the World Lightweight title on the line (although this is debated in some sources).
Packey McFarland is considered by many to be one of the best fighters in history to never compete for a World title. From the best of every bodies knowledge he was active from 1903 or 1904 - 1915 and amassed a professional record of 70-0-5. The only known loss he suffered was an exhibition in 1904 but even that was disputed, some say he was knocked out others say he lost a newspaper decision and other sources say it wasn't even him in the ring! Out of 75 fights with no official losses he never once had the opportunity to compete for a World title other than this chance here with Freddie Welsh for the British World title which was not universally regarded anyway. At this time in 1910 McFarland had not yet fought the big names of the division but there was no doubt he was a very technically sound fighter and more than once he had fought opponents above his weight grade and won. At this point in his career, Freddie Welsh was arguably the best fighter he had taken on. He first met Welsh in 1908 and won by decision, although there was some controversy when many claimed McFarland had dropped Welsh in the forth with an illegal punch. They had a rematch 6 months later and this time it ended in a draw after 25 rounds with James J. Jefferies as the referee. Heading into the 3rd match, McFarland had a substantially more impressive 59-0-3 record.
Freddie Welsh is one of Britain's best boxers of all time although he started and ended his career in the USA. Starting in 1905 he quickly established himself as one of great defensive fighters of the sport. He was confident against brawlers who relied on aggression as he was elusive with his movements and able to draw opponents in making them miss with feints and slick body movement while looking for counter punch opportunities. Although he was easily able to outclass most aggressive fighters he did struggle a little against other boxers who employed similar tactics to his own. Welsh started to get noticed on a world stage in 1908 following his first two fights with McFarland. Although he lost the first and drew in the second boxing pundits took notice of his skills and realized both men were near equals. Welsh scored the first truly big win of career in late 1908 when he won a 15 round decision against reigning World Featherweight Champion, Abe Attel, and then the following year would win the European and English Lightweight titles. Although Welsh's record of 50-8-8 was not as impressive as McFarland's heading in to their third contest, he had fought more overall experienced fighters and had 2 titles to his name, were McFarland had none...
- published: 02 Nov 2021
- views: 10965
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Prizefighter: Freddie Welsh - Boxing Documentary
Born Frederick Davies, in Pontypridd, he left his comfortable family life for the great outdoors of Canada to help improve his health. There he became a boxer, ...
Born Frederick Davies, in Pontypridd, he left his comfortable family life for the great outdoors of Canada to help improve his health. There he became a boxer, changing his name to Welsh as both a signifier of his nationality and to avoid bringing shame on his family.
Welsh became World Champion a fortnight before the outbreak of the Great War. The sport's rules about title defence (and fee-earning) meant that he sometimes fought once a week as all-comers tried to wrest the title from him. His was an outstanding record and, with his sharp business sense and regular earning, Welsh was one of the first boxers to turn drama in the ring into cash outside it. He made his home in New York where he became a celebrity, mixing with actors, playwrights and gangsters. The paradoxes in his life were enormous: he appears in The Great Gatsby and in the writing of Ring Lardner; he took on the aristocrat-led boxing establishment in Britain; at the same he endured and succeeded in the brutal world that was boxing at that time. It was a way of life that was difficult even for wealthy men to sustain, and as Freddie's ring career faded away, so did his money through bad investments and bad company.
Tough fights, big money, seedy associates: Welsh's story is the prototype of that of twentieth century boxing, and its cost in human terms.
https://wn.com/Prizefighter_Freddie_Welsh_Boxing_Documentary
Born Frederick Davies, in Pontypridd, he left his comfortable family life for the great outdoors of Canada to help improve his health. There he became a boxer, changing his name to Welsh as both a signifier of his nationality and to avoid bringing shame on his family.
Welsh became World Champion a fortnight before the outbreak of the Great War. The sport's rules about title defence (and fee-earning) meant that he sometimes fought once a week as all-comers tried to wrest the title from him. His was an outstanding record and, with his sharp business sense and regular earning, Welsh was one of the first boxers to turn drama in the ring into cash outside it. He made his home in New York where he became a celebrity, mixing with actors, playwrights and gangsters. The paradoxes in his life were enormous: he appears in The Great Gatsby and in the writing of Ring Lardner; he took on the aristocrat-led boxing establishment in Britain; at the same he endured and succeeded in the brutal world that was boxing at that time. It was a way of life that was difficult even for wealthy men to sustain, and as Freddie's ring career faded away, so did his money through bad investments and bad company.
Tough fights, big money, seedy associates: Welsh's story is the prototype of that of twentieth century boxing, and its cost in human terms.
- published: 17 Sep 2024
- views: 11
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Packey McFarland vs Freddie Welsh III Part 1
Packey McFarland fights Freddie Welsh for the third time.
Rounds 1, 3 & 14
Packey McFarland fights Freddie Welsh for the third time.
Rounds 1, 3 & 14
https://wn.com/Packey_Mcfarland_Vs_Freddie_Welsh_Iii_Part_1
Packey McFarland fights Freddie Welsh for the third time.
Rounds 1, 3 & 14
- published: 11 Feb 2009
- views: 4931
3:41
Freddie Welsh vs Packey McFarland 3 // Highlights
Welsh took a break away from boxing after winning the Lonsdale Belt, earning good money making theatrical appearances at music halls in London, but a chance mee...
Welsh took a break away from boxing after winning the Lonsdale Belt, earning good money making theatrical appearances at music halls in London, but a chance meeting with Packy McFarland led to a match being arranged between them. Welsh warmed up for the bout with a win over Jack Daniels, before facing McFarland for the third time, now on British soil at Covent Garden. The match was billed as the "Light-weight Championship of the World", but that title was now held by Ad Wolgast who had beaten Battling Nelson in a shock win in February. McFarland started the fight well, and most reporters gave him the first nine rounds, after that Welsh took most of the rounds, though in the eyes of the British press he failed to claw back the advantage McFarland had opened up in the early rounds. Although the result after twenty rounds was a draw, the British newspapers reported that McFarland had been robbed of a victory
https://wn.com/Freddie_Welsh_Vs_Packey_Mcfarland_3_Highlights
Welsh took a break away from boxing after winning the Lonsdale Belt, earning good money making theatrical appearances at music halls in London, but a chance meeting with Packy McFarland led to a match being arranged between them. Welsh warmed up for the bout with a win over Jack Daniels, before facing McFarland for the third time, now on British soil at Covent Garden. The match was billed as the "Light-weight Championship of the World", but that title was now held by Ad Wolgast who had beaten Battling Nelson in a shock win in February. McFarland started the fight well, and most reporters gave him the first nine rounds, after that Welsh took most of the rounds, though in the eyes of the British press he failed to claw back the advantage McFarland had opened up in the early rounds. Although the result after twenty rounds was a draw, the British newspapers reported that McFarland had been robbed of a victory
- published: 09 Dec 2023
- views: 346
2:10
Freddie Welsh
Welch great Freddie Welsh!
Freddie Welsh (born Frederick Hall Thomas; 5 March 1886 – 29 July 1927) was a Welsh World lightweight boxing champion. Born in Ponty...
Welch great Freddie Welsh!
Freddie Welsh (born Frederick Hall Thomas; 5 March 1886 – 29 July 1927) was a Welsh World lightweight boxing champion. Born in Pontypridd, Wales, he was nicknamed the "Welsh Wizard". Brought up in a tough mining community, Welsh left a working-class background to make a name for himself in America. He turned professional as a boxer in Philadelphia in 1905, and spent the best part of his career fighting in the United States.
Welsh spent much of his career chasing the world championship title, held in turn by Battling Nelson, Ad Wolgast and Willie Ritchie, failing through a series of events to meet each until a successful encounter with Ritchie in July 1914, when he finally became world lightweight champion. Welsh held the title until 1917 when he lost to Benny Leonard, though he continued to fight sparingly until 1922. During his career, he fought in more than 160 professional bouts, suffering defeat on just 5 occasions.
Boxing. Real stories. Real life.
https://wn.com/Freddie_Welsh
Welch great Freddie Welsh!
Freddie Welsh (born Frederick Hall Thomas; 5 March 1886 – 29 July 1927) was a Welsh World lightweight boxing champion. Born in Pontypridd, Wales, he was nicknamed the "Welsh Wizard". Brought up in a tough mining community, Welsh left a working-class background to make a name for himself in America. He turned professional as a boxer in Philadelphia in 1905, and spent the best part of his career fighting in the United States.
Welsh spent much of his career chasing the world championship title, held in turn by Battling Nelson, Ad Wolgast and Willie Ritchie, failing through a series of events to meet each until a successful encounter with Ritchie in July 1914, when he finally became world lightweight champion. Welsh held the title until 1917 when he lost to Benny Leonard, though he continued to fight sparingly until 1922. During his career, he fought in more than 160 professional bouts, suffering defeat on just 5 occasions.
Boxing. Real stories. Real life.
- published: 04 Oct 2021
- views: 113
22:55
Fishlock's Wales - Lords of the Rings (Welsh boxing history documentary)
Essential documentary about the culture and tradition of boxing in Wales. Features lots of great footage including the pre-war Welsh greats that dominated Briti...
Essential documentary about the culture and tradition of boxing in Wales. Features lots of great footage including the pre-war Welsh greats that dominated British boxing, Robert Smith (BBBofC) on the history of the Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt and Mike Tyson visiting one of the UK's great boxing towns - Merthyr Tydfil.
https://wn.com/Fishlock's_Wales_Lords_Of_The_Rings_(Welsh_Boxing_History_Documentary)
Essential documentary about the culture and tradition of boxing in Wales. Features lots of great footage including the pre-war Welsh greats that dominated British boxing, Robert Smith (BBBofC) on the history of the Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt and Mike Tyson visiting one of the UK's great boxing towns - Merthyr Tydfil.
- published: 18 Feb 2021
- views: 1710
5:55
Billy Eynon remembers 'Peerless' Jim Driscoll v Freddie Welsh
*Classic Boxing Society -
http://classicboxingsociety.blogspot.ie/
https://www.facebook.com/classicboxingsociety
*Classic Boxing Society -
http://classicboxingsociety.blogspot.ie/
https://www.facebook.com/classicboxingsociety
https://wn.com/Billy_Eynon_Remembers_'Peerless'_Jim_Driscoll_V_Freddie_Welsh
*Classic Boxing Society -
http://classicboxingsociety.blogspot.ie/
https://www.facebook.com/classicboxingsociety
- published: 28 Jan 2015
- views: 2811
8:44
Welsh versus Summers boxing match (1909)
GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVAWKMJ3VUC7V1DXEP58NIACXIG-WELSH-VERSUS-SUMMERS-BOXING-MATC...
GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVAWKMJ3VUC7V1DXEP58NIACXIG-WELSH-VERSUS-SUMMERS-BOXING-MATCH
Freddie Welsh fights Johnny Summers, winning after 20 rounds to become the lightweight champion of Britain
Full Description:
SLATE INFORMATION: Twelfth Round
ENGLAND: London:
INT
12th,13th,14th,15th,18th,19th and 20th rounds of boxing match between Welsh & Summers, which Welsh wins on points
(800ft)
boxing, sports, champ, match, hit, box, boxer
Background: Freddie Welsh fights Johnny Summers, winning after 20 rounds to become the lightweight champion of Britain
FILM ID: VLVAWKMJ3VUC7V1DXEP58NIACXIG
To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVAWKMJ3VUC7V1DXEP58NIACXIG-WELSH-VERSUS-SUMMERS-BOXING-MATCH
Archive: Reuters
Archive managed by: British Pathé
https://wn.com/Welsh_Versus_Summers_Boxing_Match_(1909)
GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVAWKMJ3VUC7V1DXEP58NIACXIG-WELSH-VERSUS-SUMMERS-BOXING-MATCH
Freddie Welsh fights Johnny Summers, winning after 20 rounds to become the lightweight champion of Britain
Full Description:
SLATE INFORMATION: Twelfth Round
ENGLAND: London:
INT
12th,13th,14th,15th,18th,19th and 20th rounds of boxing match between Welsh & Summers, which Welsh wins on points
(800ft)
boxing, sports, champ, match, hit, box, boxer
Background: Freddie Welsh fights Johnny Summers, winning after 20 rounds to become the lightweight champion of Britain
FILM ID: VLVAWKMJ3VUC7V1DXEP58NIACXIG
To license this film, visit https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVAWKMJ3VUC7V1DXEP58NIACXIG-WELSH-VERSUS-SUMMERS-BOXING-MATCH
Archive: Reuters
Archive managed by: British Pathé
- published: 15 Oct 2020
- views: 300
5:50
Freddie Welsh vs. Packey McFarland (Part One)
Third meeting between the pair at the National Sporting Club, London, UK.
Third meeting between the pair at the National Sporting Club, London, UK.
https://wn.com/Freddie_Welsh_Vs._Packey_Mcfarland_(Part_One)
Third meeting between the pair at the National Sporting Club, London, UK.
- published: 06 Feb 2009
- views: 2282
