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On March 17, 1897, Nevada hosted its first legal professional prizefight in Carson City, where James Corbett, the defending heavyweight champion, faced Bob Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons pulled off an upset with a knockout in the fourteenth round, marking the second title change in gloved boxing history. The fight was groundbreaking as it was filmed using new Latham Loop technology, creating the first feature-length movie. Despite the backlash, the film, which is mostly lost today, was a cinematic blockbuster. Fitzsimmons earned fifteen thousand dollars and the title, while Corbett took home nine thousand dollars.

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