The 1894 production named “Boxing Cats” is one Thomas Edison's earliest film projects. The 20-second silent film shows a pair of cats wearing boxing gloves duking it out in a miniature boxing ring. The feline movie stars were a part of a “cat circus” that traveled around the country. The show consisted of cats riding bicycles and doing gymnastics, and the boxing match was the main event. | Voice of America

The very first cat video ever recorded dates back to 1894, filmed by Thomas Edison’s studio. Titled Boxing Cats, it features two cats playfully sparring in a miniature boxing ring. This short film is one of the earliest examples of motion picture entertainment and shows that our fascination with cats began long before the internet era. | Historical Photos