Overcoming the seemingly insurmountable odds that life threw his way, Liston became heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in 1962. Eight years later, he died but friends questioned the cause of his death.
Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overcame tremendous adversity to reach the NBA and found his true calling when he converted to Islam. His decision not to stand for the national anthem, however, turned him from prodigy to pariah. Told candidly by Abdul-Rauf himself more than 20 years later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement.
A hard-hitting look at the rise, fall and untimely death of one of boxing's most colorful champions. Hector Camacho's dynamic speed, footwork and power made him a fighter to be reckoned with, but it was his flamboyance and showmanship that ushered in a new era in boxing. The film chronicles his epic battles inside the ring, his struggles with addiction outside of it and the mystery of the double homicide that claimed his life. It's an unflinching portrait of a fighter who transcended the sport but ultimately couldn't defeat his own demons.
In the world of professional sports, no American athlete ever came back from a mental health disorder....until Ron Artest, now known to the world as Metta World Peace.
The untold story of the summer of 2003 at Baylor University that exposes the attempted cover-up, and the corruption that became the most bizarre scandal in college sports history.
Chronicling the life and career of Russell Westbrook, one of the greatest point guards of all time. Despite his success, he enters the 2021-22 season on his fourth team in three years where he looks to cement his legacy on his own terms.
The film explores Mauro Ranallo’s career, including his work on the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history, and his relentless pursuit of a childhood dream despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Through this deeply personal portrait, Ranallo hopes that the film might inspire others to persevere in pursuing their dreams despite the challenges of a mental health condition.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, billed as The Fight of the Century, Battle for Greatness or Legacy, was a professional boxing match between the eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and undefeated, five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. The fight took place on May 2, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It’s a monster mash this Halloween as two standout gladiators clash for supremacy in a WBA Super Featherweight/WBA Lightweight World Championship event. The once beaten Leo Santa Cruz (37-1-1) and the undefeated Gervonta Davis (23-0) collide in a fight that serves as a career defining moment for both men. Gervonta Davis (23-0, 22KO) vs Leo Santa Cruz (37-1-1, 19 KO) Mario Barrios vs Ryan Karl Regis Prograis vs Juan Heraldez Isaac Cruz vs Diego Magdaleno
Andre Ward's journey from the streets of Oakland to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Facing an all-too familiar series of obstacles including substance abuse, the loss of a parent, drug dealing and teen pregnancy, how Ward faced that adversity is what separates him from the rest. Fight after fight he defied the odds and silenced his critics. And then, guided by faith and devotion, he walked away - choosing his role as a father and a husband over his boxing career.
Highlights from 2022's knockouts and fights; featuring Gervonta Davis, Errol Spence Jr., Jake Paul, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez, Sebastian Fundora and more.
Bellator 295: Stots vs. Mix was a mixed martial arts event that took place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. The event was headlined by the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix Final between Bellator bantamweight interim champion Raufeon Stots and Patchy Mix.
Bellator 298: Storley vs. Ward was a mixed martial arts event that took place on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Five-time world champion and boxing superstar Gervonta “Tank” Davis returns to his native DMV area to face undefeated world champion Héctor Luis García in a high-stakes showdown on Saturday, January 7, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian Rashidi Ellis vs. Roiman Villa Demetrius Andrade vs. Demond Nicholson
Minneapolis’ Jamal James takes on unbeaten Russian Radzhab Butaev in a welterweight title fight that headlines a stacked three-fight card featuring top contenders and up-and-coming stars from Mandalay Event Center in Las Vegas. In the co-feature, Philadelphia’s 24-year-old rising welterweight phenom and KO artist Jaron Ennis meets dangerous contender Thomas Dulorme. In the opener, exciting undefeated lightweight Michel Rivera, the self-anointed “Reincarnation of Muhammad Ali”, faces Matías Romero. Live on Showtime.
Two of the best bantamweights in the world clash as former unified champ Guillermo Rigondeaux faces John Riel Casimero for Casimero’s 118-pound belt. A longtime champion at 122 pounds, Rigondeaux moved down to capture a 118-pound belt in 2020 and now has his sights set on adding Casimero’s strap to his collection. Casimero is making the second defense of the title he won in 2019. Plus, unbeaten rising contender Antonio Russell faces the toughest test of his career in Emmanuel Rodriguez & Rau’shee Warren duels Damien Vazquez. Live on SHOWTIME.
Undefeated two-time champion and Baltimore native Gervonta "Tank" Davis (21-0, 20 KOs) makes a homecoming defense of his super featherweight title against hard-hitting challenger Ricardo Núñez (21-2, 19 KOs). Plus, lightweight Yuriorkis Gamboa (29-2, 17 KOs) goes head to head with Roman Martinez (30-3-3, 18 KOs) ) and lightweight Ladarius Miller (19-1, 6 KOs) squares off against Jezzrel Corrales (23-2, 9 KOs). Live from Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, MD.
Two undefeated super bantamweight world champions will meet to unify titles when Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton, Jr. clash for supremacy at 122-pounds. Figueroa set up the anticipated unification bout when he scored a sensational seventh-round KO over Luis Nery in May to win the WBC belt. Fulton captured his first world title in January with a hard-earned win over Angelo Leo. Now, the two will go toe-to-toe in the ring with the winner having the right to call himself the best 122-pounder in the world. Live on SHOWTIME.
Three-division champ and current world featherweight titleholder Leo "El Terremoto" Santa Cruz (32-0-1, 18 KOs) puts his belt on the line against one of the UK's toughest fighters: undefeated Irishman Carl "The Jackal" Frampton (22-0, 14 KOs). Plus, undefeated former two-division champ Mikey Garcia (34-0, 28 KOs) returns to the ring against Elio Rojas (24-2, 14 KOs) and junior middleweights Tony Harrison (23-1, 19 KOs) and Sergey Rabchenko (27-1, 20 KOs) face off in a 12-round eliminator. Live from Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
