The third episode of a five part series. Ezzard Charles tries to move on from his tragic meeting with Sam Baroudi and the mafia tightens its grip over his boxing career. A match against Joe Louis becomes more possible after the biggest fight in Cincinnati's history.

Total Fighter features interviews with Buddy LaRosa, founder of LaRosa's Pizza, William Dettloff, author of "Ezzard Charles: A Boxing Life," and Ezzard Charles II.

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