EPISODE

12. Yo, Adrian

The 1976 death of a boxer, who died immediately after going 15 rounds in a high-profile fight, is investigated after the referee admits that he took money to ensure that the match went the distance. The investigation reveals that the young boxer was in love with the ref's daughter, and the ref didn't think the fighter was good enough for her. Meanwhile, Valens still grieves for Elisa, but finds some comfort with another woman.

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The team reopens the 1976 murder of Jerry Stone, a 24-year-old underdog boxer who died during a match, after a referee on his deathbed confesses to having been paid to allow the match to turn deadly, but dies before he can give a name. Song featured in the intro: " Philadelphia Freedom, by Elton John Song featured in the finale: " Baby, I Love Your Way ", by Peter Frampton.

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