The Harsh Story of the Golden Boy. He Sparked a Bloody Fight to Save His Coach from Death

Július Torma, a legendary boxer, was born in Hungary to Slovak parents and spent most of his life in Prague. He won an Olympic gold medal as a Czechoslovak. His story includes a daring escape of his trainer from a concentration camp during WWII. Torma's boxing career peaked with his Olympic victory in London, where he defeated American Hank Herring despite a broken hand. After retiring, he became a boxing coach in Prague, emphasizing technique over brutality in the sport.