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From slavery to the boxing ring in Georgian England!

Tony McMahon2 years ago2 years ago026 mins

Two black men, born into slavery in north America, went on to become high-profile boxers and celebrities in Georgian England winning big cash prizes. But these boxing fights were racially charged despite their popularity. And both men would die penniless. These are the forgotten black boxers who struggled but ultimately failed to become world champions….

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