From the streets to the spotlight, three legends - Tyson, Holyfield, Hopkins - fight not just for glory, but for survival, purpose, and redemption.
More than a story about boxing, this powerful documentary follows Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, and Bernard Hopkins from poverty to the pinnacle of the sport. Through intimate interviews and unexpected voices, it explores the struggle, discipline, and sacrifice behind every punch. It’s not just about who wins in the ring, it’s about what it takes to rise above it.
Rialto Recommends: Champs. This isn’t just a film about boxing, it’s about life, grit, and the will to transcend circumstance. With raw emotion and unexpected insight, Champs takes you from the harsh streets to the bright lights, revealing the humanity behind the fighters. It’s thrilling, reflective, and deeply moving. A knockout in every sense.
Cast
Evander Holyfield (Self), Bernard Hopkins (Self), Mike Tyson (Self), Larry 'Ratso' Sloman (Self), John Pfaff (Self), 50 Cent (Self), Mary J. Blige (Self), Mark Wahlberg (Self), Spike Lee (Self), Ron Howard (Self), Denzel Washington (Self)
Director
Writer
Language
English
Subtitles
English
Country
USA
Studio
Lionsgate