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Sorry, but I don't have premium. There was a great story several years ago about his rise and fall, living on the streets of Vegas, fighters letting him spar for money, his girlfriend, a Native American woman, helping him out...very tragic.
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No premium either but what a sad sorry of disillusionment, mental health and someone who should have been guided better in his career and life.
Sad but it happens
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Heaps of people tried to help him. I think alcohol was a factor, but the biggest issue was his pride. He was ashamed at what he had become, and seemed defeated. I think he even came back to NZ for awhile, and many thought he'd be ok. He wasn't. Very sad.
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Cheers guys, no luck yet but I've just asked elsewhere so if I get it I will post here
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Not the current story, but this story tells a little about what Jimmy Thunder was up against: From 2010.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/3481691/Thunder-Jimmy-Peau-on-the-canvas