The Fighting Life - Tales from the World of Boxing

English born, New Zealand raised, and Australian trained, Bob Fitzsimmons was boxing's first triple-crown king, and one of the heaviest hitters of all time. Follow his story from a blacksmith's forge in Timaru, on the South Island of New Zealand, to the greatest stage of all, fighting Jim Corbett for the heavyweight world title in Carson City, Nevada.

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James "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, the only man to beat John L Sullivan, reigned as heavyweight champ from 1892 to 1897 (allowing for the odd 'retirement'). Despite his gentleman reputation, Corbett was a tough character with a darker side, and a life marred by tragedy. This is one case where the man is more fascinating than the legend.

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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.

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