Facing Joe Louis

The fifth episode of a five part series. Ezzard Charles learns that life as the heavyweight champ isn't the dream he thought that it would be. This show covers Charles' series against Rocky Marciano, and his friendship with Muhammad Ali. We also discuss the reasons why Cincinnati rejected its greatest fighter and how you make a living as an ex-heavyweight champion. Total Fighter features interviews with Ezzard Charles II and William Dettloff, author of "Ezzard Charles: A Boxing Life," and . For complete music and sound effect attributions go to https://totalfighter.blubrry.net/

What happens when you show the world that Superman is actually human? The fourth episode of a five part series. Ezzard Charles faces Jersey Joe Walcott and becomes the interim-heavyweight champion ever. Charles wades through a mixed-reception in Cincinnati, Ohio, and finally faces his idol, an aging Joe Louis, in the biggest match of his life at Yankee Stadium. Total Fighter features interviews with Buddy LaRosa, founder of LaRosa's Pizza, William Dettloff, author of "Ezzard Charles: A Boxing Life," and Ezzard Charles II. For complete music and sound effect attributions go to https://totalfighter.blubrry.net/ (https://totalfighter.blubrry.net/).

The third episode of a five part series. Ezzard Charles tries to move on from his tragic meeting with Sam Baroudi and the mafia tightens its grip over his boxing career. A match against Joe Louis becomes more possible after the biggest fight in Cincinnati's history. Total Fighter features interviews with Buddy LaRosa, founder of LaRosa's Pizza, William Dettloff, author of "Ezzard Charles: A Boxing Life," and Ezzard Charles II.   For complete music and sound effect attributions go to https://totalfighter.blubrry.net/.

The second episode of a five part series about Ezzard Charles. This show covers Ezzard's tragic and career defining boxing match, his experience in World War II, and his manager who was "allegedly" connected to the New York Mafia. Total Fighter features interviews with Ezzard Charles II, William Dettloff, author of "Ezzard Charles: A Boxing Life," and Buddy LaRosa, founder of LaRosa's Pizza. For complete music and sound effect attributions go to https://totalfighter.blubrry.net/

The first episode of a five part series about Cincinnati's heavyweight champion, Ezzard Charles. This show tracks Charles' rise from his humble beginnings in Georgia to a top light-heavyweight contender. Travel back in time to a very different Findlay Market, a Battle Royale in Lawrenceville, and Ezzard Charles' very first boxing match.   Total Fighter features interviews with Buddy LaRosa, founder of LaRosa's Pizza, William Dettloff, author of "Ezzard Charles: A Boxing Life," and Kevin Grace, author of "Cincinnati Boxing", and more.   For complete music and sound effect attributions go to https://totalfighter.blubrry.net/.