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The Fighter of Auschwitz: The incredible true story of Leen Sanders who boxed to help others survive

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          🇺🇸 US Size Chart (S–5XL)
          Size Chest (in) Waist (in) Length (in) Chest (cm) Waist (cm) Length (cm)
          S 36-38 30-32 27 91-97 76-81 69
          M 39-41 33-35 28 99-104 84-89 71
          L 42-44 36-38 29 107-112 91-97 74
          XL 45-47 39-41 30 114-119 99-104 76
          2XL 48-50 42-44 31 122-127 107-112 79
          3XL 51-53 45-47 32 130-135 114-119 81
          4XL 54-56 48-50 33 137-142 122-127 84
          5XL 57-59 51-53 34 145-150 130-135 86
          *Measurements may vary by 1–2cm due to manual measurement. For a looser fit, consider sizing up.
          The story of Dutch boxer Leen Sanders who was spared to entertain the Nazi guards and helped others survive Auschwitz.

          'He had the dream again last night... He taps the gloves of his unbeaten Polish opponent. There are rumours that the loser will be sent to the gas chamber.'

          In 1943 Leen Sanders, Dutch champion boxer, was sent to Auschwitz. His wife and children were put to death while he was sent 'to the left' with the others fit enough for labor. Recognised by an SS officer, he was earmarked for a 'privileged' post in the kitchens in exchange for weekly boxing matches for the entertainment of the Nazi guards. From there, he enacted his resistance to their limitless cruelty.

          With great risk and danger to his own life, Leen Sanders stole, concealed and smuggled food and clothing from SS nursing units for years to alleviate the unbearable suffering of the prisoners in need. He also regularly supplied extra food to the Dutch women in Dr. Mengele's experiment Block 10. To his fellow Jews in the camp, he acted as a rescuer, leader and role model, defending them even on their bitter death march to Dachau towards the end of the war.

          A story of astonishing resilience and compassion, The Fighter of Auschwitz is a testament to the endurance of humanity in the face of extraordinary evil.