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Overview

A feature documentary celebrating the rise of a humble but driven boxing perfectionist who triumphantly emerged from Muhammad Ali's long shadow to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World and redefined greatness in his own image.

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13 members

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Bob Arum

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Sonny Averona Jr.

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Michael Bentt

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Al Bernstein

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Todd Boyd

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Tyrone Mitchell Frazier

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Joe Hands Jr.

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Joe Hands Sr.

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Thomas Hauser

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Darren Prince

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Barbara St. Lee

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Burt Watson

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Tim Witherspoon

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