Bob Fitzsimmons: The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Fall

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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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Bob Fitzsimmons: The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Fall

The Fighting Life - Tales from the World of Boxing

29 minutes 24 seconds

2 years ago

Bob Fitzsimmons: The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Fall

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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