James John Corbett

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.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 2 films (1897–1919) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1919 THE MIDNIGHT MAN. Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. 2 reels B&W
1897 The Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight. Enoch J. Rector 50 16mm B&W silent