KINGS OF THE RING (FULL SCREEN)

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• Release Year: 1995
• Genre: Documentary
• Plot: The ring still echoes with the sound of their feet on the canvas. The air still vibrates with the thrust of their punches and the roar of the crowds; the rope still bends beneath the weight of their bodies as so many who were champions fell to those who followed.; ; From Jess Willard in 1915 to Mike Tyson and beyond, these are the greatest names in boxing, the world's Heavyweight Champions, THE KINGS OF THE RING.; ; In this exciting program, rare archival footage and interview tell the story of the men who made the history of boxing, their public triumphs and their personal defeats.; ; • Jack Dempsey in 1919 battles “The Orchid Man”, Georges Carpentier.; • The Italian Giant, Primo Carnera, also known as “The Ambling Alp” beats out Jack Sharkey for the prize, only to end up battling a boxing kangaroo.; • The rise of Joe Louis and his defeat at the hands of “The Brockton Blockbuster”, Rocky Marciano.; • The sharp wit and sharper blows of boxing’s own Muhammad Ali.; • One of the biggest upsets in Heavyweight history: James “Buster” Douglas defeats “Iron Mike” Tyson.; ; All this and more, reveal why only a chosen few can ever attain the glory of becoming THE KINGS OF THE RING.; ; ;
• Cast: Louis Gosset Jr, Christopher Rose, Thomas Hauser, Jean Labib, T. Celal
• Director: Christopher Rose
• Runtime: 1:32
• Company: HBO Home Video, The Big Fights, Inc.
• Media Format: Movie