"A Thousand Blows" is a Disney+ series inspired by the life of Hezekiah Moscow, a real figure who moved from Jamaica to London in the 1880s. Initially aspiring to be a lion tamer, Moscow instead became a prominent boxer. The series, set in Victorian London, depicts his journey, including his debut fight at The Blue Coat Boy pub and his friendship with Alec Monroe. It highlights his career milestones, such as fighting at the Sebright Music Hall, and touches on historical events like his legal troubles with the RSPCA. Despite limited historical records, the series brings to life Moscow's intriguing story, available to stream on Disney+.