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The second installment of the Christmas/New Year podcast story, "Coal for Jersey Joe". As Jersey Joe struggles to bring up a family and make enough money to eat, let alone fight, he finds himself languishing in the role of a journeyman boxer. Meanwhile Joe Louis faces his own problems as his journey to heavyweight championship of the world meets a stumbling block in the form of Max Schmeling. Jersey Joe demonstrates early signs of brilliance as his sparring partner as well as forecasting the problem that lies ahead. Elsewhere, ex-world champion Jack Johnson finds himself on a different side of controversy as he continues his feud with trainer, Chappie Blackburn.
The episode takes us back round to Christmas 1944.
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Music for the Outro:
"Titans" by Cold Cinema
Link: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpV
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The second installment of the Christmas/New Year podcast story, "Coal for Jersey Joe". As Jersey Joe struggles to bring up a family and make enough money to eat, let alone fight, he finds himself languishing in the role of a journeyman boxer. Meanwhile Joe Louis faces his own problems as his journey to heavyweight championship of the world meets a stumbling block in the form of Max Schmeling. Jersey Joe demonstrates early signs of brilliance as his sparring partner as well as forecasting the problem that lies ahead. Elsewhere, ex-world champion Jack Johnson finds himself on a different side of controversy as he continues his feud with trainer, Chappie Blackburn.
The episode takes us back round to Christmas 1944.
Shownotes/links:
Music for the Outro:
"Titans" by Cold Cinema
Link: https://bit.ly/3HjGhpV
Support the show
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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