Pugilist Pictures
Presents:
Star in the ring
 
 
 

Who Knew?

Between 1901 - 1939 there was a Jewish Champion EVERY YEAR except one (1913) Thats 38 Years!
  Between 1905 and 1934, Jews fought other Jews 11 times for Champion Titles  
 Between 1910-1939 there were 27 Jewish world champions
During the 1920’s 1/3 of all title contenders were Jewish
During the 1920’s and 1930’s 25% of all professional fighters were Jewish
 Benny Leonard STILL holds the lightweight title longer then anyone in boxing history 
 20,000 Jews at that time fought for some kind of purse




a full length documentary film telling the story of when jews dominated the great sport of boxing - changing it forever -

And how it, changed them, forever ...

This film offers an in depth look at the sport and culture of that time. As a boxer and as a Jew I think this film is a real knockout"  - Dmitriy Salita,  Welterweight Contender


“This documentray brings back memories of the Jewish greats like Benny Leonard, Barney Ross and Maxie Rosenbloom. Fascinating!”   - Jackie Kallen,  The First Lady of Boxing


"Star In The Ring" is a must see documentary. A fascinating look at Jewish culture and of our heritage. Well researched and put together by Holden Kepecs with some marvelous additions from historians Mike Silver and Bert Sugar. I loved every minute of, "Star In The Ring" and I recommend it highly.” - Harold Lederman, ‘un ofical judge’ HBO boxing