3-Time Boxing World Champion Michael Nunn on Serving 16 Years in Prison
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Former boxer and three-time champion Michael Nunn spoke about his life and career in this new VladTV exclusive. The former middleweight and light-heavyweight described joining his friends on a visit to a boxing gym and immediately being recognized as a natural. During his successful amateur career, Nunn barely missed the cut to join the Olympic team which led him to turn pro. Within a few years, the Iowa native defeated his amateur rival to capture his first world title. Despite failing to secure bouts against legendary contemporaries, such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, and Roberto Duran, enjoyed a successful career as a world champion in two weight classes. However, his career and life would suffer a setback after an arrest would cause him to spend 16 years in prison. To hear more, view the full interview above.
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