Death of a Champion, Birth of a Rule: The Tony Marino Story (corrected)

A misidentification of a photograph in the documentary was brought to my attention. I have corrected the video. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to do simple edits (like replacing a photo) in YouTube's editing room and keep the video at the same URL, so I had to repost it.

On January 30, 1937, former bantamweight titleholder Tony Marino stepped through the ropes to face fellow contender Carlos "Indian" Quintana. It would be Marino's last fight. The injuries he sustained resulted in his death two days later.

Shortly after this tragedy, the New York State Athletic Commission convened to frame a new rule that would have a major impact on the sport of boxing. More than eighty years after Marino's death, the three-knockdown rule is universally used in the sport.

This documentary examines Marino's life as a first generation American (of Italian immigrants) growing up in the Pittsburgh area, his career and tragic death, as well as the creation of the three-knockdown rule and its impact on the sport.

It contains interviews with Roy McHugh, a former sports editor for The Pittsburgh Press newspaper and author of the recently published book, "When Pittsburgh Was A Fight Town"; Robert G. Rodriguez, author of the book, "The Regulation of Boxing"; and Ethyle Blair, Tony Marino's sister.

Written, Produced & Directed by Vernon Gravely
Edited by Vernon Gravely & John Haas
Videography by Gloria Day & Vernon Gravely
Sound by Wayne Armstrong
Narrated by Dick Kent Withers

NOTE: Roy McHugh, whom I interviewed for this documentary, passed away in February 2019 at the age of 103. His book, When Pittsburgh Was A Fight Town, was finally published in June 2019. For anyone interested in reading more about the fighters who were part of the Pittsburgh fight scene, you can order the book here:

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