BOXING 

Shows & Specials


 

"When We Were Kings" 
   * Oscar-winning documentary about Ali & Foreman's "Rumble in the Jungle"  
 
"Muhammad Ali -- The Whole Story" (broadcast version) 
   * Award-winning documentary about life and times of "The Greatest"  
 
Muhammad Ali on CNN's Biography    
The Fights and Times of Muhammad Ali
   * Superb six-hour series from Classic Sports Network!
   * Includes play-by-play from Ali's classic fights from Liston I to Frazier II!
 
"Ali-Frazier I - One Nation Divisible"
   * Great documentary about sociological significance of the first Ali-Frazier battle.  
 
"Muhammad Ali - Twice Born"
   * Career retrospective with emphasis on his 1960 and 1996 Olympic experiences.
   * Aired during 2000 Sydney Olympics  
 
"Muhammad Ali - Through the Eyes of the World"
   * Great documentary about The Greatest in and out of the ring.  
 
Muhammad Ali Tribute in Toronto - 2002 
   * The Greatest is honoured during half time of CFL game at Skydome.
   * Holmes, Lewis, Chuvalo & Holyfield among those paying tribute.
   * Surprisingly long speech by Ali! 
 
"The Greatest"
   * 1977 movie with Ali as himself  
 
"The Ali-Norton Trilogy" 
   * Features play-by-play from all three of their bouts.
   * Some rounds edited out  
 
"The Thrilla in Manilla" 
   * Great Wide World of Sports retrospective! 
   * Includes Howard Cosell's fight commentary plus TV studio skirmish!  
 
Tyson vs. Holyfield II 
   * ABC special. 
   * Includes entire fight plus analysis and features.  
 
Tuesday Night Fights - final show
   * Includes clips from greatest fights, rounds & KO's from TNF's history! 
 
TSN's "Off The Record"
   * Panel discussion on the (sad) state of boxing
   * Aired in wake of Lewis - Holyfield fiasco (1999)  
 
Great Fights of the 1940s
   * Graziano, Zale, etc. 
 
101 Great Knockouts
   * Great KO's from British television! (late 80's through 90's)
   * Original play-by-play plus replays!  
 
Jerry Quarry Special
   * Featuring fights vs. Frazier (1969) and Ali (1970 and 1972) 
 
Mike Tyson's Greatest Fights Vol. One
   * A look back at Iron Mike's rise to the top
   * Lots of hi-lites from amateur and early pro career (up to March '88)
   * Fights include wins over Ferguson, Tillis, Green, Frazier, Berbick, 
     Smith, Thomas, Tucker, Biggs, Holmes and Tubbs    
 
Mike Tyson's Greatest Fights Vol. Two
   * Fights from late '85 and early '86 vs. Scaff, Young, Jameson and Ferguson.
   * Original play-by-play commentary.  
 
Mike Tyson's Greatest Fights Vol. Three
   * More classic footage of Iron Mike in his prime!
   * Includes 1986 battles vs. Zouski, Tillis, Green, Gross, 
     Frazier, Ribalta and Ratliff
   * All fights with original commentary.  
 
"The Hearns-Leonard Saga"
   * Complete coverage of both of their great fights from 1981 and 1989. 
 
"Oscar De La Hoya - Heart & Soul"
   * The life story of boxing's "Golden Boy"
   * From A&E's Biography series  
 
"George Foreman - Blow by Blow"
   * The life story of Big George
   * From A&E's Biography series  
 
Sonny Liston on Biography
   * Profile on one of boxing's baddest dudes  
 
Friday Night Fights Year in Review (2001)
   * Selected rounds from best battles of 2001!
   * Ward vs. Burton, Gonzales vs. Letterlough and more!
   * Includes KO's of the year. 
 

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Last updated on March 28, 2007