Jim Jeffries: Boxing's Fallen Hero

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The Fighting Life - Tales from the World of Boxing

Christopher Ryan and James Cooney

12 episodes

6 months ago

Welcome to "The Fighting Life", where we explore the lives and times of the boxers who've risked it all in ring. "The Fighting Life" takes you on a captivating journey through the decades, exploring the evolution of boxing, from its bare-knuckle origins to the glitzy, high-stakes showdowns of today. From the tales of iconic champs to stories unsung heroes, we're your ringside seat to it all.

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Jim Jeffries: Boxing's Fallen Hero

The Fighting Life - Tales from the World of Boxing

30 minutes 56 seconds

1 year ago

Jim Jeffries: Boxing's Fallen Hero

In this episode of The Fighting Life we're telling the story of a heavyweight boxer who reigned as champion from 1899 to 1905. He was big, strong and quick, with incredible endurance. Hailed as a Hercules of the ring in his era, today he's a footnote to history, best known for his loss to Jack Johnson, in what was one of the ugliest scenes in boxing history. Find out where it all went wrong for James J Jeffries.

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