James John Corbett
American boxer (1866-1933)
James John Corbett was an American professional boxer and a World Heavyweight Champion, best known as the only man who ever defeated John L. Sullivan. Despite a career spanning only 20 bouts, Corbett faced the best competition his era had to offer, squaring off with a total of nine fighters who would later be enshrined alongside him in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1897–1919) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | The Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight. | Enoch J. Rector | 50 | 16mm | B&W | silent |
| 1919 | THE MIDNIGHT MAN. | Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. | 2 reels | B&W |