The Kings

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  • TV-MA
  • 2021
  • 1 Season
  • 8.1  (421)

A four-part series showcasing four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. As the recession of the late 70s gave way to the capitalism of the 80s, the underrepresented yearned for someone to fight for them. Amidst this backdrop, Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard became the people's champions and revitalized the sport of boxing. Through in-depth interviews and archival footage, the series showcases their incredible achievements in the ring as well as their personal battles outside of it.

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Seasons
PART FOUR: A CHAMPION NEVER QUITS
4. PART FOUR: A CHAMPION NEVER QUITS
June 27, 2021
It’s the end of an era, but the Kings’ legacy is assured. Series finale.
PART THREE: THE WILL TO WIN
3. PART THREE: THE WILL TO WIN
June 20, 2021
Leonard retires. Duran hits bottom. Hagler battles Hearns.
PART TWO: FLESH & BLOOD
2. PART TWO: FLESH & BLOOD
June 13, 2021
Tommy Hearns is crowned champion. Ray Leonard battles Roberto Duran.
Part One: Ghetto to Gold to Glory
1. Part One: Ghetto to Gold to Glory
June 6, 2021
In the late 1970s, four gifted boxers rise up to dominate the sport and define an era: Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Tommy Hearns and Roberto Duran. Leonard is the all-American feted as ‘the new Ali.’ In contrast, Hagler takes the hard road to the top, and he doesn’t owe the world any favors. Tommy Hearns steps into the ring in Detroit, knocking out most of his opponents in devastating fashion. But it's Roberto Duran whom Leonard sets his sights on to prove he’s more than just a TV personality. Series premiere.
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A four-part series showcasing four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. As the recession of the late 70s gave way to the capitalism of the 80s, the underrepresented yearned for someone to fight for them. Amidst this backdrop, Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard became the people's champions and revitalized the sport of boxing. Through in-depth interviews and archival footage, the series showcases their incredible achievements in the ring as well as their personal battles outside of it.

The Kings is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (4 episodes). The series first aired on June 6, 2021.

Where to Watch The Kings

The Kings is available for streaming on the Showtime website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Kings on demand at Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    June 6, 2021
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (421)