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 .

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Episode ID: 1000489406189

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Release Date: 28/08/2020, 11:00:00