26 Years: The Dewey Bozella Story

26 Years: The Dewey Bozella Story

2012 · 120 min · ★ 7.5 · Documentary

Dewey Bozella’s life changed forever when he was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for a murder he did not commit. Throughout his 26 years behind bars, Bozella found strength and purpose through boxing, becoming the light heavyweight champion of Sing Sing Prison, and made it a goal to be proven innocent and box professionally once he was released. ESPN Films chronicles Bozella’s journey from prison cell to professional boxer.

Directed by José Morales · Written by Tom Rinaldi

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