ESPN in the present day introduced its new ESPN Unique Collection, The Battle Life, will premiere on ESPN+ on October 7, with subsequent linear airings throughout ESPN2.
The sequence chronicles a 12 months on the earth of High Rank boxing by way of the journeys of 5 of the game’s elite boxers — Tyson Fury, Naoya Inoue, Seniesa Estrada, Teofimo Lopez, and Josh Taylor — alongside unprecedented and unique behind-the-scenes entry with High Rank’s executives. Because the boxers put together for a number of the largest fights of their careers, episodes doc the touring circus that’s the enterprise of the game, providing a dwelling, respiratory, punching, 360-degree portrait of “the struggle life.”
“The Battle Life showcases all of the traits that make boxing so compelling: wealthy private tales of sacrifice and willpower, pressure-packed stakes, and naturally – battle,” mentioned Lindsay Rovegno, Vice President of Manufacturing for ESPN Originals. “Whether or not you’re a diehard boxing fan or somebody who simply loves nice characters and high-quality storytelling, this thrilling new sequence options the distinctive views of outstanding fighters that we’re excited to share with viewers.”
The Battle Life is produced by ESPN in affiliation with Phrases + Photos and High Rank.
Episode descriptions and streaming/linear schedule (tentative and topic to alter) are outlined under.
Episode Descriptions
EPISODE 1 | Tyson Fury: A Heavyweight Process
Premieres on ESPN+ on October 7 | Airs on ESPN2 on October 9 at 6pm ET
Tyson Fury gears up for a showdown towards Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk to crown boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years. After a near-defeat to MMA star Francis Ngannou, “The Gypsy King” should show he nonetheless sits atop the heavyweight throne. Go behind the scenes with the executives and matchmakers of High Rank as they form the enterprise of boxing.
EPISODE 2 | Teofimo Lopez: The Large Slayer
Premieres on ESPN+ on October 8 | Airs on ESPN2 on October 16 at 10:30pm ET
Teofimo Lopez prepares for a career-defining conflict towards reigning WBO junior welterweight world champion Josh Taylor. Following a number of subpar outings, together with dropping his light-weight crown to George Kambosos Jr., the High Rank brass query if the mercurial Lopez nonetheless has what it takes. As soon as thought of the way forward for boxing, Lopez has one final shot to show he’s nonetheless one of many sport’s most elegant skills.
EPISODE 3 | Josh Taylor: The Crossroads
Premieres on ESPN+ on October 9 | Airs on ESPN2 on October 16 at 11pm ET
After dropping his WBO belt to Teofimo Lopez, Josh Taylor should face the query: what number of extra probabilities will he should struggle on the high of the game? Age and damage have begun to plague the previous undisputed champion, however his path to recapturing his junior welterweight title begins with a rematch towards previous rival Jack Catterall. It’s a struggle that High Rank executives clarify will dictate Taylor’s future within the sport.
EPISODE 4 | Seniesa Estrada: Love & Hate
Premieres on ESPN+ on October 10 | Airs on ESPN2 on October 16 at 11:30pm ET
Seniesa “Tremendous Dangerous” Estrada has dreamed of turning into the undisputed champion of the world, and she or he lastly has her shot towards fellow unified champion Yokasta Valle. Estrada is a trailblazer in girls’s boxing, however to turn into the first-ever undisputed minimumweight world champion, she should overcome damage and the psychological strain of settling a private rating towards her former promoter, Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions.
EPISODE 5 | Naoya Inoue: The Good Fighter
Premieres on ESPN+ on October 11 | Airs on ESPN2 on October 22 at 12:30am ET
Many consultants think about Naoya “Monster” Inoue to be the world’s greatest pound-for-pound boxer, and to High Rank executives who’ve been within the enterprise for many years, top-of-the-line fighters they’ve ever seen. However for a lot of Western followers, the undefeated Japanese star is the best fighter you’ve by no means heard of. The undisputed junior featherweight champion could make a world assertion when he faces Japanese boxing’s most reviled determine, Luis Nery, in entrance of a sold-out crowd of fifty,000-plus on the world-renowned Tokyo Dome.
