Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990 (1995)
• January 1st, 1995 • 1h 31min
Documentary, TV Movie
Overview
The BBC produced “Kings of The Ring – History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990” celebrates boxing’s marquee division. Comprehensive and nonjudgmental, it begins with Jess Willard’s victory over Jack Johnson in Cuba and runs through the Mike Tyson era.
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