Gloves of Stone: The Boxing Scandal That Destroyed a Life | History 101

Описание: This boxing scandal from 1983 changed the sport forever. In a fight between rising star Billy Collins Jr. and journeyman Luis Resto at Madison Square Garden, what seemed like an upset victory turned into one of the darkest moments in boxing history. After Collins suffered life-altering injuries, it was revealed that Resto’s gloves had been tampered with—padding removed and replaced with hard substances. This devastating betrayal ended Collins's career and ultimately his life, while Resto and his trainer Panama Lewis faced criminal charges. Learn how this tragic event led to sweeping reforms in boxing and became a cautionary tale for sportsmanship and safety.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: A Fight That Changed Boxing
00:30 Billy Collins Jr.: A Rising Star in the Ring
00:56 Luis Resto: The Underdog with a Controversial Trainer
01:49 The Fight Begins: Suspicion and Unusual Power
03:41 Discovery: The Tampered Gloves Scandal
04:31 Aftermath: Billy Collins Jr.'s Heartbreaking Decline
05:27 The Trial: Justice for Billy Collins Jr.
06:22 Shocking Revelations and Apologies
07:14 The Legacy: A Fight That Changed Boxing Rules Forever

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