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The Richest Prize in Sport: Youth Must Be Served

BBC One
on BBC One London

The story of the Heavyweight Championship of the World continues tonight with Youth Must Be Served.
Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles, Jersey Joe Walcott, Rocky Marciano
The early fifties saw the end of Louis's career and a resurgence of interest in the heavyweight title, with four champions and seven defences in two years, ending with the 'Rock'.

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Contributors

Interviewee:
Joe Louis
Interviewee:
Ezzard Charles
Interviewee:
Jersey Joe Walcott
Interviewee:
Rocky Marciano
Narrator:
Harry Carpenter
Producer:
Bob Duncan
Source: Radio Times

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