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Horseshoe Punch: The Meteoric Rise of Boxer Ray Bronson

Horseshoe Punch: The Meteoric Rise of Boxer Ray Bronson

Update: 2023-12-01
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In this short episode of Talking Hoosier History, we’ll learn about Hoosier fighter Ray Bronson, who rocked the boxing world during the early 20th century. A horseshoe fitter-turned-welterweight champion, Bronson's considerable wins, international bouts, and successful management of other boxers put him a cut above most fighters.

Written and performed by Justin Clark. Produced by Jill Weiss Simins. A transcript of this episode is available at the THH website: https://podcast.history.in.gov/. Notes and sources: https://blog.history.in.gov/the-agitator-theodore-luesse-takes-on-the-great-depression/.

Image courtesy Library of Congress.

 

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Horseshoe Punch: The Meteoric Rise of Boxer Ray Bronson

Horseshoe Punch: The Meteoric Rise of Boxer Ray Bronson

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