He escapes from the camps during a death march and goes on to compete in more boxing matches after the war, always hoping to encounter Leah. Eventually he decides to try his luck in America where he fights the titans of the time, including the infamous Rocky Marciano.
Hertzko se escapa de los campos durante una marcha de la muerte; después de la guerra seguirá dedicándose al boxeo, siempre con la esperanza de reunirse con Leah.