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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2023 · 33 MIN

John L Sullivan: The Brawling Boozer Who Changed Boxing Forever

from The Fighting Life - Tales from the World of Boxing

In the first episode of The Fighting Life, we explore the life and times of the Boston Strong Boy, John L Sullivan, the last heavyweight bareknuckle champion of the world and the first world champion under the Queensbury Rules. A knockout artist who loved a drink, his rise and fall serve as a powerful warning about the perils of fame of fortune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of The Fighting Life, we explore the life and times of the Boston Strong Boy, John L Sullivan, the last heavyweight bareknuckle champion of the world and the first world champion under the Queensbury Rules. A knockout artist who loved a drink, his rise and fall serve as a powerful warning about the perils of fame of fortune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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