In 1946 Gus Lesnevich delivered one of the most brutal beatings in boxing history, overwhelming Freddie Mills to capture the world light heavyweight championship with a 10th-round TKO in London. Round after round, Lesnevich’s pressure and power broke down the popular British champion in a savage contest that shocked the crowd and left Mills badly punished. It remains one of the harshest title fights ever witnessed at 175 lbs. #Boxing #History #GusLesnevich #FreddieMills #LightHeavyweight #Classi

Freddie Mills In Training for Len Harvey - June 1942 Colorized

SAVAGE BATTLE! Gus Lesnevich vs Freddie Mills I - 1942 Colorized

FREDDIE MILLS - MURDER IN SOHO A real-life murder mystery about the life and untimely death of a national boxing hero, who is often described as Britain’s first sporting celebrity. Set in 1960s Soho, this film delves into the world of UK and US organised crime, with gangland figures such as the Krays, boxing, gambling, police corruption, and a string of brutal unsolved murders that would become synonymous with the name Freddie Mills. With access to eight hours of previously unseen home movies, t

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