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JACK ROBERTS VS. BILLY SMITH: THE FIGHT THAT PUT BOXING ON TRIAL 120 YEARS AGO - Off the Hook Boxing
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Barry Morrison (white shorts) defeats Billy Smith in a Light-Welterweight boxing contest at York Hall, Bethnal Green, promoted by Matchroom Sports / B Stock Photo - Alamy
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Billy Smith (red shorts) ahead of a Welterweight boxing contest with Freddie Turner at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, promoted by Frank Warren Stock Photo - Alamy
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Barry Morrison (white shorts) defeats Billy Smith in a Light-Welterweight boxing contest at York Hall, Bethnal Green, promoted by Matchroom Sports / B Stock Photo - Alamy
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