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202224 minPG-13documentary

The Knockout King

202224 minPG-13documentary

Bob Satterfield, a renowned knockout artist in boxing, led a dual life as both a fighter and a pimp operating a brothel from his home.

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Bob Satterfield, a renowned knockout artist in boxing, led a dual life as both a fighter and a pimp operating a brothel from his home.

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Richard Poche

Richard Pochedirector

Richard Poche

Richard Pochewriter

Bob Satterfieldcast

Ezzard Charlescast

Clarence Henrycast

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A look back at one of boxing's most exciting fighters in Bob Satterfield, a kill or be killed knockout artist whose kamikaze style made him a fan favorite. Satterfield lived a double life as a boxer and a pimp who ran a brothel out of his home.

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