Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher
“The birth of boxing.”
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At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England.
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A visceral journey into the brutal world of bare-knuckle boxing. It's a tale of raw ambition and the fight for respect, set against a richly detailed historical backdrop. Feel the grit and the glory.
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