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A Fight to Remember

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Introduced by Harry Carpenter.

Billy Petrolle was so fast in the ring that Tad Dorgan, the famous boxing cartoonist, labelled him 'The Fargo Express'. The second time he met Tony Canzoneri the title was at stake and Petrolle had a full head of steam.
New York City: November 4, 1932 Tony Canzoneri v. Billy Petrolle - The world lightweight championship

It was easy in the early 1930s to underestimate Jack 'Kid' Berg. His slight appearance hid a great fighting heart. As a Briton fighting for more than four years in American rings he had to be tough.
Chicago: April 24, 1931 Tony Canzoneri v. Jack 'Kid' Berg

And in a filmed interview, Jack 'Kid' Berg discusses the pre-war fight scene.

Contributors

Presenter:
Harry Carpenter
Interviewee:
Jack 'Kid' Berg
Producer:
Rob Duncan
Source: Radio Times

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