Rent Boxing (2010)
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Boxing documentary which counts down the ten greatest heavyweights in the world. This History Channel collection includes detailed expert analysis of each individual boxer, alongside five hours of fighting action.
The 10 Greatest Heavyweights
In this boxing feast from ESPN, find out who is crowned heavyweight boxing champion of all time.
10. Larry Holmes starts this ultimate countdown the way he started all his fights: guns blazing!
9. Joe Frazier in action was always a 'Thrilla', especially in 1975 when he faced Ali in Manila.8. George Foreman's punches were said to land with the force of a truck, and his 1974 Rumble in the Jungle tussle with Ali comes under close examination.
The 10 Greatest Heavyweights
7. Ezzard Charles was one of the best combination punchers in the business.
6. Rocky Marciano possessed, according to many, "the greatest right hand in the history of boxing".
5. Gene Tunney was known in the 1920's as the "Fighting Marine", with a mighty 50 KO's to his name.
4. Jack Johnson was a tower of a man who inspired a whole generation of black Americans.
The 10 Greatest Heavyweights
3. Jack Dempsey slams his way into 3rd spot, famed for his sledgehammer left hook.
2. Muhamed Ali was the charismatic showman whose achievements both in and out the ring changed the sport forever.
1. Joe Louis enjoyed a 12-year reign at the top, earning "the Brown Bomber" the all-time belt. Magnificent archive footage supports his top-dog status-in this bone-jarring presentation.
Rumble in the Jungle
Ali vs. George Foreman, 1974
Take a trip back to Zaire to see the physically superior heavyweight champion, George Foreman, take on the former champ Muhammad Ali. With superb footage, loads of interviews and the entire fight, this video is a must-watch for all boxing fans.
Thrilla in Manila - Ali vs. Joe Frazier, 1975
Relive every round of the third and final epic contest between the heavyweight champion of the world, Muhammad Ali, and the hard-hitting former champ Smokin' Joe Frazier.
Tyson Raw and Uncut: Vol. 1
No discussion of great heavyweights would be complete without the infamous Iron Mike. Aged just 19, Tyson's professional debut saw him embark on a string of knockout victories that made the boxing world sit up and take notice. Featuring Tyson's first 17 professional fights, this programme exposes the fresh, raw talent of a naturally gifted fighter learning his craft, and contributions from the likes of George Foreman and Tyson himself reveal his studious and analytical approach to the sport.
Tyson Raw and Uncut: Vol. 2
Having made his bow on the professional scene, Tyson soon matured as a fighter and faced stiffer competition. Including Tyson's last bouts as a teenager, plus his first fight to be shown on national TV, this hard-hitting programme charts Iron Mike's unstoppable rise to heavyweight domination and climaxes with his legendary 1989 world title fight against Frank Bruno.- Actors:
- Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Ezzard Charles, Gene Tunney, Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey
- Directors:
- Various
- Studio:
- Go Entertain
- Genres:
- Documentary, Sports & Sport Films
