This Jewish boxer was forced to fight 76 death matches in Auschwitz.
This Jewish boxer was forced to fight 76 death matches in Auschwitz. The rules were simple: win or be killed. He survived against all odds, then faced Rocky Marciano in his final fight. Here's the untold story that haunted him for the rest of his life: Let's start with betrayal. In 1941, 16-year-old Harry Haft was arrested for being Jewish and sent to Auschwitz. There, he caught the eye of an SS officer named Schneider who saw potential in his build. What happened next would haunt him forever: Schneider had a proposition: Box for the entertainment of Nazi officers. Win, and get extra food. Lose, and be executed. For Harry, there was no real choice. His first opponent was a fellow prisoner from his hometown: Each Sunday, Harry entered a makeshift ring. No rounds. No gloves. No rules. Fight until someone couldn't continue. The loser was executed. Harry learned quickly: showing mercy meant death for both fighters. The Nazi guards treated Harry like their prize...