During his time at Auschwitz, Tadeusz Pietrzykowski boxed for the guards' entertainment, earning extra food and privileges which he shared with his fellow prisoners. During his time at Auschwitz, Pietrzykowski engaged in between 40 and 60 matches, purportedly only losing just one of them. This is the incredible true story of Tadeusz Pietrzykowski, as seen in the 2020 Polish film The Champion of Auschwitz. Tadeusz Pietrzykowski showed early promise, competing in matches that placed him among the best in his weight class. How Tadeusz Pietrzykowski Became A Symbol Of ResistanceAfter his initial bout with Düning, Tadeusz Pietrzykowski went on to fight dozens of matches inside Auschwitz.