The Fighting Life - Tales from the World of Boxing

著者： Christopher Ryan and James Cooney
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  • 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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    Christopher Ryan and James Cooney
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  • Sonny Liston: The Original “Baddest Man on the Planet”

    Sonny Liston: The Original “Baddest Man on the Planet”
    2024/08/15

    Feared inside the ring and out, Sonny Liston was the most intimidating heavyweight boxer to ever climb between the ropes.


    At his best, he crushed the greatest fighters in his division as he forged a path to the heavyweight title. But his was a life of crime, violence and mayhem. Even Mike Tyson once said, Sonny Liston made him look like a boy scout.


    Often reduced to a brute by the media or presented as a misunderstood object of pity, Liston was one of the most enigmatic of champions. Today we shed some light on this tragic figure.




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    33 分
  • Kid McCoy: Boxing Champ, Con Man, Killer, Hero

    Kid McCoy: Boxing Champ, Con Man, Killer, Hero
    2024/05/22
    A hobo, a heavyweight boxer, and a Hollywood star. A suspected jewellery thief, and a convicted killer. It sounds like a collection of characters from a Tarantino film, but it's all one man. Kid McCoy packed more into his life than seems possible. As a boxer, he was known for his dirty tricks as much as his superior skills, while outside the ring, his escapades often made front page news. Born with the mundane name of Norman Selby, the Indiana native carved out a persona and career that was anything but dull.

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    34 分
  • Jack Johnson: Boxing's First Black Heavyweight Champ

    Jack Johnson: Boxing's First Black Heavyweight Champ
    2024/02/22

    In 1910, Halley's Comet swung by Earth, lighting up the night sky, inspiring both awe and dread amongst the American public. In the same year, Jack Johnson was at the height of his reign as world heavyweight champion. The first black heavyweight champion, Johnson blazed his own trail through the American psyche. Brasher than Ali, more brilliant than Floyd Mayweather, and badder than Mike Tyson, Jack Johnson lived life on his own terms.


    While he dominated the best boxers in his era, he upset the establishment with his love of fast cars and fast women. He really is on the most colourful characters in the history of the sport. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode of The Fighting Life as much as we enjoyed making it.


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    34 分

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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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christopher Ryan and James Cooney
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