Welcome back, listeners! We've had a fascinating discussion today about the life and career of one of boxing's most iconic figures. He's a name everyone knows, even those who aren't boxing fans. This man had a tough childhood, growing up in a rough neighbourhood and getting into trouble with the law from a young age. He discovered boxing in his youth and quickly rose through the ranks as an amateur, winning multiple junior Olympic titles.

His professional career started with a bang, racking up an impressive string of knockouts and quickly capturing the world heavyweight title, becoming the youngest boxer to ever do so. He unified the title, holding all three major belts simultaneously, cementing his place as the undisputed champion of the world. He was known for his ferocious fighting style, utilising the "peek-a-boo" defence taught to h ...