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film studio. The team had to wait several days for clear weather, as the studio required natural light. The fight was watched by Edison and six unnamed partners. It is uncertain how many rounds were actually recorded. A June 16 account published in the
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him, of course I couldn't keep all my strength in." Leonard later recounted that Edison treated him right and that he "didn’t want to be too quick for his machine."
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in 2021) and all of his expenses were paid. Filming took place in mid-June to early July 1894 in a 10 feet (3.0 m) to 12 feet (3.7 m) ring, in
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investigated a potential prize fight in Edison's studio. However, no record of the investigation exists.
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