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Freddie Mills fighting Bruce Woodcock at White Cty in 1949
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Freddie Mills fighting Bruce Woodcock at White Cty in 1949
Frederick Percival ( Freddie ) Mills (1919-1965) - English boxer, and the world light heavyweight champion from 1948 to 1950. Pictured (left) fighting Bruce Woodcock (1921-1997) at White City Stadium on 2nd June 1949. Woodcock won in the 14th round, retained British, Empire, and European heavyweight titles. 50, 000 people watched the fight. Date: 1949
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1949 Boxer Boxers Boxing Bruce Fight Fighters Freddie Frederick Heavyweight Mills Percival Ring Sep18 Sporting Sportsmen Stadium Title Woodcock
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This photograph captures the intensity and drama of a pivotal moment in boxing history, as Freddie Mills (1919-1965) and Bruce Woodcock (1921-1997) engage in a fierce battle for the British, Empire, and European heavyweight titles at White City Stadium on June 2, 1949. With a crowd of 50,000 spectators watching in awe, Mills, the reigning world light heavyweight champion from 1948 to 1950, faced a determined Woodcock, who was determined to defend his titles. The two sportsmen, dressed in their signature boxing attire, exchange powerful blows in the center of the ring, their expressions reflecting the focus and determination required to succeed in this grueling sport. The 14th round ultimately proved decisive, with Woodcock emerging victorious and retaining his hard-earned titles. This photograph is a testament to the skill, courage, and endurance of these two legendary boxers, who left an indelible mark on the sporting world during the 1940s.
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