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I Was Bob Dylan's One-Off Sparring Partner

4 Extra Debut. Andrew McGibbon talks to Daniel Catfish Russ, who went two boxing rounds with legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. From 2017.

Daniel 'Catfish' Russ started out as a boxer, trained as a Rabbi and was a stand-up comedian before settling on his chosen profession, advertising.

He also plays blues harmonica.

But in April 2008 Catfish found himself opposite his idol, Bob Dylan, in a boxing ring in Austin, Texas.

Written and presented by Andrew McGibbon.

Producer: Nick Romero

A Curtains For Radio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2017.

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30 minutes

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