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In 1897, a historic heavyweight title fight between James Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons was rerouted to Carson City, Nevada, marking a pivotal moment in the states boxing history. The bout, which Fitzsimmons won with a knockout, sparked Nevadas deep ties to the sport and led to the legalization of pro boxing, making it the first state to do so. The fight was also captured on film, creating the first feature-length movie and opening doors for epic fights that put Nevada on the map for decades. This event not only rewrote history but also paved the way for the states boxing empire and the evolution of early film.

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