Beyond the punches, boxing paints a complex portrait of life itself - its obstacles, the discipline, the commitment. With the stories of a child aspiring boxer, and a young amateur boxer, the film weaves a tale about the triumph of human spirit both in ring and in life.
Beyond the punches, boxing paints a complex portrait of life itself - its obstacles, the discipline, the commitment. With the stories of a child aspiring boxer, and a young amateur boxer, the film weaves a tale about the triumph of human spirit both in ring and in life.
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It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
The Battle for the Planet - Saturday 19th April 2008, Las Vegas, USA. He stepped up a weight, off a plane, through the ropes and into boxing legend. 707...no, not the super jet but the number of punches thrown by "Super Joe" in a night of high octane fighting action. Calzaghe, in his first ever fight at light heavyweight and his first in Las Vegas took on the fearsome 'Executioner', the powerful fighter and former champion that feared no man. Within seconds of the opening round, Hopkins showed his skill and strength when he put Joe down with a devastating short, straight right hand.
History will be made when international superstar Canelo Álvarez puts all four of his super middleweight titles on the line against the dangerous knockout sensation Jermell Charlo in a dream matchup. Don’t miss this blockbuster showdown featuring two reigning undisputed champions squaring off for the first time. Two kings. One throne. No mercy.
Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux was a professional boxing match contested for the WBO super featherweight championship. The bout was held on December 9, 2017 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ring and WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares puts his belts on the line against arguably the most talented fighter in the world, Vasyl Lomachenko, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Vasyl Lomachenko vs Jose Pedraza : Dec 08 2018
Vasyl Lomachenko (12-1, 9 KOs) defends his WBA and WBO lightweight titles against England's Anthony "Million Dollar" Crolla (34-6-3, 13 KOs) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Canelo Álvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol, billed as Legacy is Earned, is a professional boxing match between 4-division world champion, Canelo Álvarez, and defending WBA light heavyweight champion, Dmitry Bivol. The fight took take place on May 7, 2022.
A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Callum Smith Christian Alan Gomez Duran vs. Angel Hernandez Austin Williams vs Isiah Jones Raymond Ford v Juan Antonio Lopez Alexis Molina v Robert Greenwood Marc Castro v Luis Javier Valdes Frank Sanchez v Julian Fernandez
The BBC produced “Kings of The Ring – History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990” celebrates boxing’s marquee division. Comprehensive and nonjudgmental, it begins with Jess Willard’s victory over Jack Johnson in Cuba and runs through the Mike Tyson era.
After gaining revenge over Josh Taylor, Jack Catterall is back in action, this time going up against Regis Prograis in the first boxing event to be staged at Co-op Live in Manchester.
A pair of rising undefeated lightweight contenders clash in a high-level crossroads main event as Frank “The Ghost” Martin battles Artem Harutyunyan from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The winner puts themselves on the cusp of a world title opportunity in the stacked 135-pound division. Live on SHOWTIME.
Undefeated super featherweight Gervonta Davis defends his title against Hugo Ruiz in a WBA world super featherweight title bout from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.
Oleksandr Usyk faces former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew at the Manchester Arena for the undisputed cruiserweight world title.
British social media star Danny Aarons headlines a huge X Series show inside Dublin's 3Arena, with KSI also performing a live concert involving special guests.
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao is taking on undefeated champion Timothy Bradley Jr. to avenge one of the most controversial decisions in boxing history.
Terence “Bud” Crawford will return to the scene of many of his greatest professional triumphs intent on stopping a man who has repeatedly lobbied for a fight. Crawford will make the first defense of his WBO welterweight world title against Jose Benavidez Jr. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the CHI Health Center Omaha (formerly the CenturyLink Center).
Terence “Bud” Crawford defends his WBO welterweight world title against undefeated mandatory challenger Egidijus “Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas at Madison Square Garden. The triple-header also features IBF lightweight world champion Richard “RC” Commey defending his title against human highlight film and Brooklyn native Teofimo Lopez. Additionally, in the 10-round featherweight special attraction, Irish sensation and New York fan favorite Michael “Mick” Conlan will battle unbeaten Russian Vladimir Nikitin in a rematch of their highly controversial 2016 Olympic quarterfinal bout.