Theatre review: Chasing Champions is a knockout

Chasing Champions: The Sam Langford StoryWritten by and starring Jacob SampsonDirected by Ron JenkinsA Ship’s Company/Eastern Front Theatre productionTo Nov. 24, Azrieli Studio, National Arts CentreTickets and times: nac-cna.caReviewed Thursday
 
At the dawn of the 20th century, boxing was the world’s biggest sport. Its champions were considered the smartest, toughest athletes, and they travelled the world, earning thousands of dollars per fight.In that ultra-competitive world w