Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990

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.

Salvador Sanchez vs. Juan Laporte

The Salvador Sánchez vs. Juan Laporte fight was a boxing encounter that took place on December 13, 1980, in El Paso, Texas, United States, for the WBC world Featherweight title.

Sam Goodman vs. Thachtana Luangphon

In a triple-header PPV event, Illawarra local and the number one ranked super-bantamweight in the world, Sam Goodman, risks his shot at a million dollar payday against undisputed champion Naoya Inoue when he takes on world rated Thai knockout artist Chainoi Worawut in the headline bout. Two-time world title challenger Liam Wilson makes his Australian return and a debut at lightweight in an action packed all-Australian showdown against Youssef Dib, while AFL legend Barry Hall takes on former NRL player Curtis Scott in a cross code fight unlikely to go the distance and far more than footy bragging rights on the line.

Gladiator

Tommy Riley has moved with his dad to Chicago from a 'nice place'. He keeps to himself, goes to school. However, after a street fight he is noticed and quickly falls into the world of illegal underground boxing - where punches can kill.

George Foreman vs Joe Frazier II

A professional boxing match contested on June 15, 1976, for the NABF heavyweight championship.

George Foreman vs Michael Moorer

Michael Moorer vs. George Foreman, billed as One for the Ages, was a professional boxing match contested on November 5, 1994 for the WBA and IBF heavyweight championships.

Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi

Ricky Hatton makes his return to the MGM Grand boxing ring in a 12-round match that has given his dedicated and noisy fan base another reason to depart Manchester, England, in early winter. His opponent Brooklyn fighter Paulie Malignaggi, who has also lost only once, in 26 fights, and who may have been most impressive in his 12-round loss in June 2006 to Miguel Cotto.

Le steak

The documentary is a portrait of former Canadian boxing champion Gaétan Hart, profiling both the ups and downs of his career in the 1970s and 1980s and his attempt to return to the sport in a 1990 fight. The film's title was inspired by "A Piece of Steak", Jack London's 1909 short story about a retired boxer struggling with poverty.

Nonito Donaire vs. Jorge Arce

On December 15, 2012 in Houston, Texas, USA, Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire, Jr. successfully retained the WBO and The Ring super bantamweight titles against the Mexican Legend Jorge "Travieso" Arce via third round knock out 2:59 into the round. Donaire floored Arce once in the second round, and once in the third round, before the knockout that ended the match.

Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga

Pound-for-pound great and Mexican superstar Canelo Álvarez puts his unified World Titles on the line against Puerto Rican KO artist Edgar Berlanga. Also on the star-studded card, Middleweight Champ Erislandy Lara will face off with boxing superstar Danny García and Caleb Plant takes on undefeated Trevor McCumby, plus Rolando “Rolly” Romero faces Manuel Jaimes.

Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr II

British rivals Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr face each other in a middleweight rematch at Manchester's AO Arena.

Kid Snow

A washed-up Irish boxer named Kid Snow is finally faced with a chance to redeem himself when he is offered a rematch against the man he fought a decade prior, on a night that changed his life forever. When he meets single mother Sunny, he is forced to contemplate a future beyond boxing.

Kingpyn: High Stakes - Semi Finals

King Kenny vs. Whindersson Nunes headline a packed card of crossover boxing as the Kingpyn semi-finals take place in Dublin. Some of the biggest and most-recognizable names in crossover boxing will step into the ring, bringing together larger-than-life personalities from social media, music, gaming, reality television and more.

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury faces former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a huge crossover fight in Saudi Arabia.

Riddick Bowe vs. Jesse Ferguson

IBF Middleweight Championship fight between Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins Location: RFK Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Undisputed

Monroe Hutchens is the heavyweight champion of Sweetwater, a maximum security prison. He was convicted to a life sentence due to a passionate crime. Iceman Chambers is the heavyweight champion, who lost his title due to a rape conviction to ten years in Sweetwater. When these two giants collide in the same prison, they fight against each other disputing who is the real champion.

Banged Up

A teenager is rescued from war-torn Rwanda and brought to the United States. He Struggles to fit in but has little luck till he meets a has been boxing coach. Together they prepare for the fight of their lives...

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Boxer Joe

A docudrama about the boxer Jôichirô Tatsuyoshi. The documentary part follows Tatsuyohi for 18 months, from his comeback from an eye injury to his match against Yasuei Yakushiji in 1994. A fictional part follows a restaurant owner, fan of Tatsuyohi, waiting for the match with his friends and family.

Ursinho da Pesada

A panda named Pancada, who works at a boxing club, wishes to become a dancer but gets caught up in an upcoming fight due to a case of mistaken identity.