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6 apr 2018 · Former boxers, boxing experts, and friends of Pauls such as former Champ Tony DeMarco, Joe DeNucci, historians Dan Cuoco and Mike Silver, former amateur boxing star Richard Torsney, sportswriter Bud Collins, and Richard Johnson the curator of the Sports Museum in Boston all bring their memories of Paul Pender to life.
The Brain Of A Boxer. Known for his brain as well as his mitts, Golden Age boxer Paul Pender beat Sugar Ray Robinson to become World Champion. Paul eloquently spoke out against the politics of boxing. After his death doctors discovered he suffered from CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy).
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8 apr 2018 · It is a progressive disease that gets worse with time and has no cure. It is also a very preventable disease. By no longer allowing athletes to receive trauma to the head the disease can be eliminated from sports. Ms Leeds describes Rose Pender, the widow of Paul, as the true hero in this story.
The Brain Of A Boxer. Known for his brain as well as his mitts, Golden Age boxer Paul Pender beat Sugar Ray Robinson to become World Champion. Paul eloquently spoke out against the politics of boxing. After his death doctors discovered he suffered from CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy).
Paul's disease was so severe that his brain is the "index case" - the brain against which all others are compared. The real causes of CTE and the risks to young athletes today are revealed in the documentary.
The Brain Of A Boxer. Known for his brain as well as his mitts, Golden Age boxer Paul Pender beat Sugar Ray Robinson to become World Champion. Paul eloquently spoke out against the politics of boxing. After his death doctors discovered he suffered from CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy).
The Brain of a Boxer. The extraordinary story of golden age boxer Paul Pender - from his struggles overcoming physical adversity to his against-the-odds victory over Sugar Ray Robinson to become World Champion.
