ESPN Orders ‘The Fight Life,’ Which Looks at a Year in the Life of Five Top Rank Boxers (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comEmiliana Betancourt ESPN has picked up the original series “The Fight Life,” which chronicles one year in the lives of five Top Rank Boxing stars.
The five-episode docuseries, which premieres Oct. 7 on ESPN+, follows boxing superstars Tyson Fury, Naoya Inoue, Seniesa Estrada, Teofimo Lopez, and Josh Taylor. “The Fight Life” will also air on ESPN2 following its streaming run.
ESPN produces the series with Words + Pictures and Top Rank, and promises to look inside the business of boxing, including interviews with executives.
The episodes also document the athletes’ preparations for major career fights. “The Fight Life showcases all the traits that make boxing so compelling: rich personal stories of sacrifice and determination, pressure-packed stakes, and, of course, conflict,” said Lindsay Rovegno, vice president of production for ESPN Originals, in a statement. “Whether you’re a diehard boxing fan or someone who just loves great characters and high-quality storytelling, this exciting new series features the unique perspectives of exceptional fighters that we’re excited to share with viewers.” The five-episode series will follow each boxer, releasing each episode daily from Oct.
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