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The Real 'A Thousand Blows'
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In the gritty, lawless underworld of Victorian London, few names inspired as much fear and admiration as Hezekiah Moscow, Sugar Goodson, and Mary Carr. This episode delves into the raw, untamed world of bare-knuckle boxing, high-stakes crime, and gang warfare.
It follows the legendary bout between Moscow - the cunning, fleet-footed Jamaican fighter - and Goodson, the one-eyed bruiser who ruled the East End’s underground rings. Their brutal clash was more than just a fight; it was a battle of old versus new, of strategy versus sheer will.
Meanwhile, Mary Carr, the razor-wielding leader of the Forty Elephants, terrorised London’s elite with daring heists and violent retribution, proving that power in the city’s criminal underbelly wasn’t reserved for men. Through blood, sweat, and unbreakable determination, these figures carved their names into history, shaping the legend of London’s most dangerous streets.
This is the real story behind Disney+'s new hit series, 'A Thousand Blows'.
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