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Unearthing the Real Henry 'Sugar' Goodson: Legend Behind A Thousand Blows
Derek Falcone History 7 March 2025

Unearthing the Real Henry 'Sugar' Goodson: Legend Behind A Thousand Blows

Explore the intriguing life of Henry 'Sugar' Goodson, a Victorian-era boxer with a colorful story. Known for his controversial 1882 fight at Tavistock Square, Goodson's life journey was filled with battles, both in and out of the ring, ultimately inspiring the dramatized series A Thousand Blows.