Fighters

Fighters is often cited as the definitive documentary film on the subject of boxing. It brilliantly captures both the romanticism and the agonising, sweat-dripping discipline inherent in this hardest game of all.

Cast

Jimmy Tibbs

as Himself

Mark Kaylor

as Himself

Bradley Stone

as Himself

Terry Dixon

as Himself

Jason Rowland

as Himself

Jimmy Peters

as Himself

Dean Hollington

as Himself

Reviews

CABJ

Great documentary. Focusing on various East End boxing gyms in the early 90s, Fighters shines a light British boxing's dream factories with the various players all aiming to make it big and escape a harsh and unforgiving East End. Overall a brilliant, gritty and fascinating documentary with a real i...

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