The birth of boxing.

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

6.22022 · 1h 46m · EN

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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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Matt Hookings

Jem Belcher

Ray Winstone

Bill Warr

Jodhi May

Mary Belcher

Marton Csokas

Lord Rushworth

Russell Crowe

Jack Slack

Steven Berkoff

Walter

Julian Glover

Lord Ashford

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