Tommy Burns vs Bill Squires: Old timey boxing footwork for modern MMA

Shanghai based MMA Coach & Kunlun Fight Combat League ringside commentator Ramsey Dewey calls the classic 1907 boxing heavyweight championship fight between Tommy Burns and Bill Squires. To my knowledge, this was the first knockout recorded on film. Pay close attention to Tommy Burns’ footwork and stance and you will see the same stance and evasive footwork emulated by modern karateka-turned MMA fighters such as Lyoto Machida, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, and Connor McGregor. This video features original