Five boxing documentaries that should be made
Boxing is a unique sport unlike any other. The intense drama that ensues during both a fight week and fight night can be phenomenal and extreme. However, boxing has had a mixed history, gaining notoriety for both positive and negative reasons. Due to these intriguing aspects, documentary and filmmakers are often attracted to the captivating world of boxing.
Next month, Amazon Prime will air ‘Four Kings,’ a documentary revisiting the fights between Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno, as well as the rematch between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank. It promises to be another captivating viewing experience on television.
However, the stories being told in front of the camera aren’t just about fighters. Today, it has been announced that a documentary series focusing on Eddie and Barry Hearn and their Matchroom empire will be featured on Netflix.
Boxing News offers five more ideas for boxing documentaries that would make be a must-watch for fans.
Manny vs. Mexico
Reflecting on Manny Pacquiao’s nine encounters with Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, and Juan Manuel Marquez. Imagine how fascinating it would be to gather all four of them in one space for an interview about the matches, the outcomes, and their competitions. A journey to Mexico for interviewing boxing enthusiasts and media for their views on Pacquiao could offer some enlightening insights.
The Scott Harrison Story
A Scottish featherweight fighting prodigy, who could have squared off against some of the most notable featherweights of his time, spent more of his life behind bars than in the boxing ring. Perhaps it’s time for an unfiltered exploration of his life, with input from Scott and other involved parties to maintain a balanced perspective.
Chocolatito
A look back at the life and career of Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez. A fan favourite and modern boxing legend who continues to box despite his career now into its 20th year. Everyone loves Chocolaito.
Boxing and PEDs
It’s well known that the world of boxing remains riddled with the issue of performance enhancing drugs. But where did this originate? Who is willing to publicly discuss it on camera? What information do we have and what remains unknown? How colossal is this problem? Undoubtedly, addressing these queries would require more than a single episode.
Itchy Knuckles
This is a trilogy series that tracks the journeys of three fighters at various points in their career, all of whom are grappling with the challenge of juggling work and fighting. For instance, they are forced to sell tickets on the small hall circuit, a task that is not widely understood outside the fighting world. The strain this balancing act places on fighters without the backing of a major TV promoter is immense. The term ‘Itchy Knuckles’ is commonly used in the fighting community to describe the eagerness to fight.
