Fight for the Title
Telephone Time · Season 2 · Episode 24
Based on a story from the life of the boxer Benny Leonard: Leonard kayos an aspiring title hunter, who suffers brain damage from the blow. His heart goes out to the victim and he simulates a real fight in the gym so the punchy fighter can achieve his dream of being the champion. The poor fellow is institutionalized and Leonard pays all his bills.
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Season
2
Episode
24
Air Date
17/Mar/1957
Air Time
18:00
Runtime
30 min
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Based on a story from the life of the boxer Benny Leonard: Leonard kayos an aspiring title hunter, who suffers brain damage from the blow. His heart goes out to the victim and he simulates a real fight in the gym so the punchy fighter can achieve his dream of being the champion. The poor fellow is institutionalized and Leonard pays all his bills.
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