Little did Michael Watson know that when he stepped into the ring on 21 September 1991 to fight Chris Eubank for the World Boxing Organisation Super Middleweight title, it was a fight that would nearly cost him his life. Ten years on, Fighting Back: The Michael Watson Story, tells of his remarkable recovery from the brink of death and features his first public meeting with Eubank.
Produced by PBS in 1992, this documentary explores the darker side of boxing. It follows the career of a young Shannon Briggs and includes interviews with Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes, Teddy Atlas, Dan Duva, Kathy Duva, Lou Duva, Bobby Czyz, Bob Arum, Mike Marley and even Muhammad Ali.
Five Title Fights on one night! Australian boxing star Nikita Tszyu returns to the ring for the first time in 2024 to defend his title against Danilo Creati. Dubbed Australia’s most entertaining fighter, Tszyu had a breakout 2023 campaign which saw him capture the same Australian title his older brother won four years earlier. The crafty Creati poses another difficult test for Tszyu’s burgeoning career in a fight that is it to be missed.
This is the real story of James J. Braddock - the undersized prizefighter who made an improbable run at the heavyweight title during the dark days of the depression and raised the spirits of an entire nation. This documentary is based on the bestselling book by ESPN's Jeremy Schaap.
Undefeated welterweight star Jaron 'Boots' Ennis (31-0) makes his debut under the Matchroom banner, defending his IBF world title against David Avanesyan.
When rogue stealth-fighter pilot Vic Deakins deliberately drops off the radar while on maneuvers, the Air Force ends up with two stolen nuclear warheads -- and Deakins's co-pilot, Riley Hale, is the military's only hope for getting them back. Traversing the deserted canyons of Utah, Hale teams with park ranger Terry Carmichael to put Deakins back in his box.
A documentary that chronicles the grueling battle and tragic outcome of the 1995 fight between tough brawler Nigel Benn and ferocious puncher Gerald McClellan.
A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.
A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.
Jim is preparing for his first professional fight but begins to rethink his life's trajectory and his sexuality after tangling with Whetu, a gay Maori boy who spends his days in an old shack down by the beach.
IBF Super-Featherweight champion Kenichi Ogawa makes his inaugural defence when he faces Joe Cordina at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff.
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England.
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Floyd Baer is failing a class. He thinks tutoring will help. But when his supposed saviors are revealed to be the front for a fight club, Floyd will have to literally fight for the grade.
Current NABF super-middleweight champion Erik Bazinyan (32-0, 23 KOs) defends his title for the 7th time in a local fight with global implications against Shakeel Phinn (26-3-1, 17 KOs), and they also compete for the WBA Continental North American title.
Terence Crawford aims to become a four-weight world champion when he goes up against the dangerous WBA World Super Welterweight champ Israil Madrimov at the BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California.
Professional boxer Eiji Kamiyama had been attempting a comeback in the Philippines but hit 40 without a fight. Suddenly, his daughter Momoko arrives with news of her mother's death. Disturbed by their reunion, Momoko and Eiji start an awkward life together, seeking what it means to be a parent and child. Miraculously granted a fight, Eiji decides to battle for their own place in the world. This story portrays the growth and existence of a "parent" and "child," set against the backdrop of boxing.
The MF & DAZN: X Series returns when JMX faces off against Le'Veon Bell.