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This Georgian Underworld documentary tells the remarkable story of ex-slave Bill Richmond, and his rags-to-riches rise to fame through the violent and gruesome sport of bare knuckle boxing
The rise and rise of the world's first black boxing superstar
1:42
Series 1, Episode 1, Bare Knuckle Boxer
Bill Richmond's brutal bout against the terror of Sheffield - the fearsome 'Docky' Moore
1:52
In the early 19th century, the brutal and illegal sport of bare knuckle boxing flourished…
Friday 11 September
3.15AM, Channel 4