Great presence of boxing in TV series

With an increasing number of fans interested in boxing around the world, the major television networks and online platforms have made an effort to make high-quality series with vibrant themes.
Our sport is going through a great moment, being one of the most popular today.
So we present you some recently released series, which you can watch through different platforms:

On the road with Manos de Piedra Roberto Durán

The former Panamanian world boxing champion Roberto Manos de Piedra Durán is the protagonist of a series in which he talks about his adventures and anecdotes; a journey from his origins where the most human side of the champion will be observed.
The 6-chapter series titled “On the road with Manos de Piedra Roberto Durán” was released in Panamanian cinemas, but will also be broadcast on the Telemetro channel and soon on digital platforms.

Los Chávez

Julio César Chávez, one of the most iconic figures in world boxing, already has his own reality show called “Los Chávez”, offering an unprecedented view of his family life, exposing on television the triumphs and controversies that marked his professional and personal life.
The series distributed by Disney for Latin America highlights the nature of the life of the Mexican champion. Los Chávez is broadcast on the Disney+ and Hulu platforms.

La Maquina

This series is based on the story of Esteban, nicknamed “La Máquina” Osuna, played by Gael García Bernal, a boxer in decline who fights to regain his glory. Diego Luna plays Andy Luján, Esteban’s manager and best friend, who agrees to help him return to the ring. However, the road becomes complicated and the rematch becomes a fight for survival.
The series is directed by Gabriel Ripstein, and produced by Searchlight Television in collaboration with La Corriente del Golfo, Gael García and Diego Luna’s production company; and the support of the World Boxing Council.
“La Máquina”, which consists of six episodes, can be seen in the United States on the HULU platform and in Latin America on Dinsey+ starting October 9.

The Fight Life

The series chronicles a year in the world of Top Rank boxing through the adventures of five of the sport’s elite fighters – Tyson Fury, Naoya Inoue, Seniesa Estrada, Teofimo Lopez and Josh Taylor – along with exclusive, unprecedented behind-the-scenes access with Top Rank executives as the boxers prepare for some of the biggest fights of their careers.
The Fight Life showcases all the traits that make boxing so compelling: rich personal stories of sacrifice and determination, pressure-filled stakes and, of course, conflict.
The Fight Life can be seen through ESPN+, with subsequent broadcasts on ESPN2.