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Writer and broadcaster Steve Bunce tells the most extraordinary stories from his long career in journalism. Introduced by Caroline Barker, Steve tells a series of fascinating stories from across a wide range of sports. In this episode, the unbelievable story of Chuck Wepner, the real life Rocky who battled a bear... and Two Ton Tony Galento who wrestled a giant octopus! From the extreme to the bizarre, Bunce's tales are anything but predictable. Download more episodes from the podcast, bbc.co.uk/5live.
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