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The Biggest Scandal in Boxing: The Luis Resto Affair “ASSAULT IN THE RING” tells the story of boxer Luis Resto, 24 years after the scandal that changed his life forever. Luis Resto achieved every boxer’s dream when he defeated the previously undefeated Billy Collins Jr. in front of a packed Madison Square Garden. But the celebrations following his victory were short-lived, overshadowed by allegations that padding had been removed from his gloves before the fight. The scandal destroyed Resto’s reputation and led Collins to a tragic end. The film explores new evidence surrounding this ill-fated bout, shedding further light on the actions of Resto, his trainer Panama Lewis, and officials from the athletic commission prior to the match. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 – Introduction ▷ 03:10 – The most tragic fight in boxing history ▷ 05:15 – Billy Collins Jr., boxing’s rising star with a tragic destiny ▷ 07:16 – Resto vs. Collins: a brutal fight ▷ 09:29 – Tampered gloves ▷ 12:17 – Justice and a lifetime ban ▷ 13:29 – But who tampered with the gloves? ▷ 14:41

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The Darkest Cheat in Boxing History: The Luis Resto Scandal Explained
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History
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83 minutes
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English
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