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  • The Russian Lion (2022)
  • Short | 20 min | Documentary, Short
The Russian Lion (2022)
Short | 20 min | Documentary, Short
A look back at Gus Lesnevich, former light heavyweight champion who served four years during World War II. Lesnevich would engage in one of the greatest light heavyweight battles of all-time against Freddie Mills before dying prematurely ...See moreA look back at Gus Lesnevich, former light heavyweight champion who served four years during World War II. Lesnevich would engage in one of the greatest light heavyweight battles of all-time against Freddie Mills before dying prematurely at the age of 49. Written by anonymous See less
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Director
Richard Poche
Writer
Richard Poche
Editor
Richard Poche
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Updated Mar 12, 2022
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Mar 12, 2022 (United States)

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Gus Lesnevich's primary photo
Gus Lesnevich
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
Freddie Mills's primary photo
Freddie Mills
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
International Detective (1959)
Freddie Steele's primary photo
Freddie Steele
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)
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