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Caption: LES DARCY Maitland's Fighting Spirit
Caption: Boxing legend Les Darcy has become an icon in his hometown of Maitland.
His story is one of triumph, tragedy and redemption.
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Caption: Les Darcy rarely fell. In at least 50 fights in Australia, he lost only four bouts, none by knockout.
He held the Australian middleweight and heavyweight titles.
Les Darcy grew from a local idol to a national champion.
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Caption: The former apprentice blacksmith never forgot his roots.
Darcy converted his winnings into bricks and mortar. He bought a parcel of land and built a home on it. He secured something better for his family.
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Caption: Darcy was in Memphis when he fell ill. He died on May 24, 1917. He was just 21 years old.
Now, 100 years after his death, he continues to inspire the city of Maitland.
Les Darcy wasn't perfect. But many view him as close to it. That admiration is forever etched in stone.
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Caption: http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/4668279/les-darcy-maitlands-fighting-spirit-photos-video-interactive/?cs=171
