The Kings

58min

Documentary

A four-part series featuring four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. The series showcases the dominance of Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard and their battles in and out of the ring.

Episodes

Cast

Part One: Ghetto to Gold to Glory

1. Part One: Ghetto to Gold to Glory

6th Jun 2021

Ray Leonard's meteoric rise brings him success in and out of the ring while Marvin Hagler takes the hard road to the top. Tommy Hearns' knockouts makes him hard to ignore. But it's Roberto Duran whom Leonard targets to prove his mettle.

Part Two: Flesh & Blood

2. Part Two: Flesh & Blood

1h

13th Jun 2021

Tommy Hearns is crowned champion. Ray Leonard fights Roberto Duran, leading to a notorious ending. A riot breaks out following Marvin Hagler's victory. The stars align for one of the greatest fights of all time: Leonard vs Hearns.

Part Three: The Will to Win

3. Part Three: The Will to Win

20th Jun 2021

Leonard ascends the throne. A serious eye injury forces his retirement. Duran hits rock bottom but has a miraculous comeback. Leonard and Duran out of the way, the stage is set for one of the greatest fights of all time: Hagler vs Hearns.

Part Four: A Champion Never Quits

4. Part Four: A Champion Never Quits

1h

27th Jun 2021

Ray Leonard comes out of retirement to fight Hagler. Hagler is disgusted with the judges' verdict and quits. Hearns devastates Leonard in their rematch. Leonard and Duran stage a final fight and the Kings' legacy is assured.

First air date

6th Jun 2021

Last air date

27th Jun 2021

Status

Returning Series

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

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