A Top 10 collection of the finest Boxing action chosen by readers of The Sun.
The best of the cult BBC TV sport series which began in 1973 in which top sportsmen and women past and present compete in a variety of different sporting disciplines. The events tested the stars' abilities at running swimming shooting canoeing cycling and their strengths in the gym. Presented each week by David Vine and Ron Pickering the nation tuned in to see the chosen few do battle for the famous Superstars trophy. The winner of each show would meet at the end of the series in the final to decide who was the Superstar. This documentary will feature highlights from nearly a decade of Superstars and will feature contributions from some of Superstars most famous participants such as Kevin Keegan Daley Thompson and David Vine.
Feature length documentary film about the third and final confrontation between Joe Frazier and Muhammed Ali in 1975 now seen as one of boxing's most iconic fights. Contains archive footage and exclusive interviews with Frazier his son Marvin and Muhammed Ali; as well as boxing experts and team members from both fighter's camps.
This Special Collector’s Edition of Champions Forever includes 28 minutes of never before seen footage of Ali Frazier Holmes and Norton. For more than twenty years these kings of boxing ruled the ring as they passed the world heavyweight title from one to the other. In Champions Forever you will discover the real men behind the legends and uncover the hidden anguish and secret passions that drove them to greatness. Hear them talk about themselves and each other with surprising candor as they discuss there highs and lows both in and out of the ring. Relive the most thrilling moments from dozens of their greatest bouts including “The fight of the century” (Ali vs Frazier 1971) “The Rumble in the Jungle” (Ali vs Foreman 1974) the confrontations between foreman and Norton (1974) Frazier and Foreman (1975) and Ali’s tragic loss to Holmes in 1980. Accompanied by a magnificent soundtrack and packed with powerful exclusive fight footage this is unlike any sports video you’ve ever seen. It’s an exciting emotional odyssey through the awesome careers of five bigger-than-life heroes who for millions of us will always be Champions Forever.
The incredible story of the Irish 'Rocky' who fought his way back against all the odds to become one of boxing's greatest heroes ! As a young Heavyweight Joe left Ireland to join Mike Tyson in Cus D'Amato's legendary training camp in the Catskill Mountains and became one of his greatest friends. Iron Mike labelled Joe 'The Toughest white Man on the Planet' because he couldn't put him down - neither could Lennox Lewis. With his heavyweight career tragically ended in a serious road accident Joe's life spiralled into decline - he was shot in a gun battle with gangsters and later charged with attempted murder before finally serving time in prison. Back on the streets again Joe put his life back together and at the age of 38 returned to the ring in triumph ! This is the story of one man's battle against adversity and how he wouldn't give up his fight to be recognised as one of The Toughest Men On The Planet!
More than 300 million people watched it. Some have called it 'the greatest fight since Cane and Abel'. This the first World Championship fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier was packed with controversy. This programme contains the full fight and brilliantly captures the atmosphere of the time. Ali and Frazier battle it out before they can even get into the ring fuelled by the press and publicists. Watched by a knowledgeable celebrity audience arguably the two best heavyweights the world has ever seen draw on their skill courage and determination to produce the fight of the century. This was a brutal tough fight. Watch and be dazzled by Ali's skill against Frazier's sheer stubborn aggression. The excitement is electric!
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